Front Page News
1977 studio album by Wishbone Ash
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Front Page News is the eighth album by rock band Wishbone Ash. It peaked at No. 31 in the UK Albums Chart.[1]
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| Released | October 7, 1977 | |||
| Genre | Rock, soft rock | |||
| Length | 42:01 | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
| Producer | Ron Albert, Howard Albert | |||
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Critical reception
The Leader-Post deemed the album "stylish and polished" and "gentle, light rock."[3]
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Martin Turner, Andy Powell, Laurie Wisefield and Steve Upton; except where noted.
Side one
- "Front Page News" – 5:08
- "Midnight Dancer" – 4:24
- "Goodbye Baby Hello Friend" (Wisefield) – 3:51
- "Surface to Air" (Turner) – 4:49
- "714" (Wisefield) – 3:19
Side two
- "Come in from the Rain" (Turner) – 4:38
- "Right or Wrong" (Turner) – 2:50
- "Heart-Beat" (Turner) – 4:21
- "The Day I Found Your Love" – 4:27
- "Diamond Jack" – 4:17[2]
Personnel
- Wishbone Ash
- Martin Turner – bass guitar, lead vocals except "Goodbye Baby Hello Friend"
- Andy Powell – lead, rhythm and acoustic guitars, mandolin, vocals
- Laurie Wisefield – lead, 12 string and rhythm guitars, lead vocal on "Goodbye Baby Hello Friend"
- Steve Upton – drums
Charts
| Chart (1977) | Peak position |
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| UK Albums (OCC)[4] | 31 |
| US Billboard 200[5] | 166 |