Raw to the Bone is the 13th album by rock band Wishbone Ash. It is the only Wishbone Ash album to feature Mervyn Spence on bass and vocals. It is also the last album with guitarist/vocalist Laurie Wisefield, who ended his eleven-year stint with Wishbone Ash after the release of this album.

Raw to the Bone
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Studio album by
ReleasedJanuary 1985
StudioSurrey Sound, Leatherhead, England, 1984
GenreHard rock, heavy metal
Length38:10
LabelNeat
ProducerNigel Gray
Wishbone Ash chronology
Twin Barrels Burning
(1982)
Raw to the Bone
(1985)
Nouveau Calls
(1987)
Professional ratings
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SourceRating
Kerrang![1]

Track listing

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All tracks written by Wishbone Ash, except where noted.

Side 1
  1. "Cell of Fame" – 4:35
  2. "People in Motion" – 3:48
  3. "Don't Cry" – 3:27
  4. "Love Is Blue" – 3:41
  5. "Long Live the Night" – 3:29
Side 2
  1. "Rocket in My Pocket" (Lowell George) – 3:44
  2. "It's Only Love" – 4:07
  3. "Don't You Mess" – 3:51
  4. "Dreams (Searching for an Answer)" – 3:28
  5. "Perfect Timing" – 3:51

Personnel

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Wishbone Ash

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Additional musicians

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  • Brad Lang - bass
  • Andrew Bown, Simon Butt - keyboards

Production

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References

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  1. ^ Oliver, Derek (17 October 1985). "Wishbone Ash 'Raw to the Bone'". Kerrang!. Vol. 105. London, UK: Morgan Grampian. p. 27.