Tonight (FM album)
Encyclopedia
Tonight is the sixth album by FM
, a progressive rock
group from Toronto
, Canada
, released on Duke Street Records
in 1987. It was their last studio album, but further albums of live and demo material were issued later.
Two members of this version of the group did not appear on any other FM albums: Simon Brierley (ex Lee Aaron
's band and Strange Advance
) on guitars, and Greg Critchley (ex Portland Bros. and The Spoons
) on drums, the latter replacing Martin Deller
. Other lineups of FM were notable for not using electric guitars, therefore this change made a significant alteration to their sound.
. The acquisition of release rights for those tracks from MCA Records
(who had reissued Con-Test in 1986, the original edition being on Quality Records
in 1985) led to Duke Street reissuing the full album as a CD. Duke Street did not reissue another vinyl edition of that album.
Tonight includes a cover version of "Good Vibrations
" by The Beach Boys
. Five other songs from the album also appeared in the horror film Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood
(1988): tracks 1, 2, 4, 6, 9.
The green vinyl edition came with a 6-inch by 4-inch sticker, and an order form for band paraphernalia (shirts, buttons, etc.) including fan club membership application. According to the form, members would receive a copy of a "Good Vibrations" single with a non-album instrumental version of the song on the B-side, not available elsewhere, as well as a poster and a quarterly newsletter subscription.
The cover art was a detail of a painting called "The Dreamer" by Robert Vanderhorst.
, Michael Waite, except as noted.
FM (Canadian band)
FM is a progressive rock band from Toronto, Canada which existed from 1976 to 1996, with a brief return in 2006, although they had a period of inactivity between 1989 and 1994. Their music has been categorized as space rock, and lyrics are dominated by science fiction themes...
, a progressive rock
Progressive rock
Progressive rock is a subgenre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s as part of a "mostly British attempt to elevate rock music to new levels of artistic credibility." John Covach, in Contemporary Music Review, says that many thought it would not just "succeed the pop of...
group from Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, released on Duke Street Records
Duke Street Records
Duke Street Records was a Canadian independent record label. The label was established in 1984 by Andrew Hermant and ceased operations in 1994. The Universal Music Group took over the label when it disappeared....
in 1987. It was their last studio album, but further albums of live and demo material were issued later.
Two members of this version of the group did not appear on any other FM albums: Simon Brierley (ex Lee Aaron
Lee Aaron
Lee Aaron , is a Canadian rock and jazz singer. She had several hits in the 1980s and early 1990s such as "Metal Queen", "Whatcha Do to My Body", and "Sex with Love".- Background :...
's band and Strange Advance
Strange Advance
Strange Advance was a Canadian New Wave band formed in 1982 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. They were nominated for a 1983 Juno Award as Most Promising Group of the Year and again in 1985 as Group of the Year...
) on guitars, and Greg Critchley (ex Portland Bros. and The Spoons
Spoons (band)
Spoons are a Canadian New Wave new romantic synth pop music group, formed in 1979 in Burlington, Ontario. They recorded several Canadian chart hits between 1982 and 1989, and in 1983, they won Group of the Year at the U-Know awards...
) on drums, the latter replacing Martin Deller
Martin Deller
Martin Deller is a Canadian musician from Toronto. He is best known for his work with FM.- External links :*...
. Other lineups of FM were notable for not using electric guitars, therefore this change made a significant alteration to their sound.
Release details
The album was first issued on green vinyl as a limited edition, followed by a black vinyl edition. A CD edition was also released. The CD is augmented by five tracks from FM's previous album, Con-TestCon-Test (FM album)
Con-Test is the fifth album by FM, a progressive rock band from Toronto, Canada, released in 1985.-Reformation of classic line-up:In 1983, former group member Nash the Slash proposed a future double bill tour with FM, as the two artists seemed to share a common audience. FM's best known previous...
. The acquisition of release rights for those tracks from MCA Records
MCA Records
MCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc., which later gave way to the larger MCA Music Entertainment Group , of which MCA Records was still part. MCA Records was absorbed by Geffen Records in 2003...
(who had reissued Con-Test in 1986, the original edition being on Quality Records
Quality Records
Quality Records is a Canadian entertainment company which released music albums in Canada on behalf of American record labels, and also released recordings by Canadian artists...
in 1985) led to Duke Street reissuing the full album as a CD. Duke Street did not reissue another vinyl edition of that album.
Tonight includes a cover version of "Good Vibrations
Good Vibrations
"Good Vibrations" is a song by American rock band The Beach Boys. Composed and produced by Brian Wilson, the song's lyrics were written by Wilson and Mike Love....
" by The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys are an American rock band, formed in 1961 in Hawthorne, California. The group was initially composed of brothers Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. Managed by the Wilsons' father Murry, The Beach Boys signed to Capitol Records in 1962...
. Five other songs from the album also appeared in the horror film Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood
Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood
Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood is the seventh installment in the original Friday the 13th series, released in 1988. It also marked the first appearance of Kane Hodder in the role of Jason Voorhees.-Plot:...
(1988): tracks 1, 2, 4, 6, 9.
The green vinyl edition came with a 6-inch by 4-inch sticker, and an order form for band paraphernalia (shirts, buttons, etc.) including fan club membership application. According to the form, members would receive a copy of a "Good Vibrations" single with a non-album instrumental version of the song on the B-side, not available elsewhere, as well as a poster and a quarterly newsletter subscription.
The cover art was a detail of a painting called "The Dreamer" by Robert Vanderhorst.
Singles
In 1986, prior to the album's release, "She Does What She Wants" was issued as a single on MCA, their previous label, which suggests Tonight was intended as an MCA release initially. "Good Vibrations" was issued privately as a single to members of the group's fan club. Other singles (on Duke Street) include "Dream Girl" backed with "The Real Thing" (1987), "Magic (In Your Eyes)" backed with "I'm Not Mad (Ready for the World)" (1988), and another release of "She Does What She Wants" backed with "She Does What She Wants (Front and Main Mix, Acapella Version)".tonight was written because the girlfriend of oe of the singers died in an airplane crush....Track list
All songs composed by Cameron Hawkins, Nash the SlashNash the Slash
Nash the Slash is a Canadian musician. Though a multi-instrumentalist, he is known primarily for playing electric violin and mandolin, as well as harmonica, keyboards, glockenspiel, and other instruments .Nash worked as a solo artist beginning in 1975, then founded the progressive rock band FM in...
, Michael Waite, except as noted.
Side one
- "Magic (In Your Eyes)" – 5:12
- "Dream Girl" – 4:16
- "She Does What She Wants" – 3:50
- "I'm Not Mad (Ready for the World)" – 3:39
- "Alone Together" – 4:55
Side two
- "Take the Time to Dream" – 4:37
- "Lost in Thought (When I Get Caught)" – 3:34
- "Good Vibrations" (Brian WilsonBrian WilsonBrian Douglas Wilson is an American musician, best known as the leader and chief songwriter of the group The Beach Boys. Within the band, Wilson played bass and keyboards, also providing part-time lead vocals and, more often, backing vocals, harmonizing in falsetto with the group...
, Mike LoveMike LoveMichael Edward "Mike" Love is an American singer/songwriter and musician with The Beach Boys. He was a founding member of the band along with his cousins Brian, Carl, and Dennis Wilson, and their friend Al Jardine, and continues to perform with the band to the present day...
) – 4:21 - "The Real Thing" – 4:00
- "(On the) Night Flight" – 4:40
Bonus tracks from CD edition
These tracks originally appeared on FM's previous album, Con-Test.- "Just Like You" (Hawkins, Martin DellerMartin DellerMartin Deller is a Canadian musician from Toronto. He is best known for his work with FM.- External links :*...
, Slash, Waite) – 4:06 - "We Hold On" (Hawkins, Deller, Slash) – 4:37
- "All of the Dreams" (Hawkins, Deller, Slash) – 4:09
- "Until the Night is Over" (Hawkins, Deller, Slash) – 3:50
- "Why Don't You Take It" (Hawkins, Deller, Slash) – 3:54
Personnel
- Cameron Hawkins – lead and background vocals, keyboards, bass
- Nash the SlashNash the SlashNash the Slash is a Canadian musician. Though a multi-instrumentalist, he is known primarily for playing electric violin and mandolin, as well as harmonica, keyboards, glockenspiel, and other instruments .Nash worked as a solo artist beginning in 1975, then founded the progressive rock band FM in...
– lead and background vocals, electric mandolin, harmonica, violin, bouzouki, mandola - Simon Brierley – acoustic and electric guitars, background vocals
- Greg Critchley – drums, lead vocal on "The Real Thing", background vocals
Technical credits
- Produced by Michael Waite for Eye-to-Ear Productions
- Recorded at Mantra Sound Company on the MitsubishiMitsubishiThe Mitsubishi Group , Mitsubishi Group of Companies, or Mitsubishi Companies is a Japanese multinational conglomerate company that consists of a range of autonomous businesses which share the Mitsubishi brand, trademark and legacy...
32 track X-850ProDigiMitsubishi's ProDigi is a professional audio, reel-to-reel, digital audio tape format with a stationary head position, similar to Sony's Digital Audio Stationary Head, which competed against ProDigi when the format was available in the mid 1980s through the early 1990s...
recording system and mixed to the Mitsubishi X-80 digital two track - Bed tracks engineered by John Naslen
- Overdubs engineered by Ron Searles
- Mix engineered by John Naslen
- Assistant engineer – Mark Baldi
- Mastered by Bob Ludwig at Masterdisk, New York City, USA
- Front cover and graphics – Robert Vanderhorst
- Photography – André Pierre Leduc