Rhinos, Winos and Lunatics (stylized on the cover as man: rhinos, winos + lunatics) is the eighth album by the Welsh rock band Man and was released May 1974 on the United Artists Records label.[3] It was produced by Roy Thomas Baker, noted for his work with Queen, and spent 4 weeks in the UK album chart, peaking at No 24.[4] The album marked the return of Deke Leonard and the introduction of two members from Help Yourself.
| Rhinos, Winos and Lunatics | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | May 1974 | |||
| Recorded | February 1974 | |||
| Studio | Morgan Studios, Willesden; Trident Studios, Wardour Street | |||
| Length | 37:48 | |||
| Label | United Artists | |||
| Producer | Roy Thomas Baker | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Christgau's Record Guide | B+[2] |
Track listing
editAll tracks composed by Jones, Leonard, Morley, Whaley and Williams except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Taking the Easy Way Out Again" | 4:22 | |
| 2. | "The Thunder and Lightning Kid" | 5:18 | |
| 3. | "California Silks and Satins" | Leonard, Morley | 4:38 |
| 4. | "Four Day Louise" | 6:02 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | 0:44 |
| 2. | "Kerosene" | 6:29 |
| 3. | "Scotch Corner" | 9:03 |
| 4. | "Exit" | 1:12 |
Personnel
edit- Micky Jones – guitar, vocals
- Deke Leonard – guitar, vocals
- Malcolm Morley – guitar, keyboards, vocals
- Ken Whaley – bass
- Terry Williams – drums, vocals
Credits
edit- Producer – Roy Thomas Baker
- Engineers – Peter Kelsey, Martin Levan
- Liner Notes – Michael Heatley
- Art Direction, Design – Pierre Tubbs
- Front and back cover photography – Keith Morris
- Inside photography – David Redfern International
References
edit- ^ Collins, Paul. "AllMusic ((( Rhinos, Winos and Lunatics > Overview )))". www.allmusic.com. Retrieved 1 December 2009.
- ^ Christgau, Robert (1981). "Consumer Guide '70s: M". Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor & Fields. ISBN 089919026X. Retrieved 4 March 2019 – via robertchristgau.com.
- ^ "Manband Archive - Music". www.manband-archive.com. Archived from the original on 4 May 2009. Retrieved 11 August 2009.
- ^ Chart Stats for Man Albums Retrieved 10 August 2009