Sides (album) | reissue

Sides is officially the third (but technically the fourth) solo album from former Genesis guitarist Anthony Phillips. It was released in 1979 by Passport Records.

This album was produced by Rupert Hine and intended for a mainstream audience. On the original LP, side one showcased shorter pop songs, while side two highlighted longer, more progressive pieces.

Peter Cross did the artwork for the album.


Track listing

All songs written by Anthony Phillips except where indicated

  1. “Um & Aargh” – 4:51
  2. “I Want Your Love” – 3:55
  3. “Lucy Will” – 4:05
  4. “Side Door” – 3:23
  5. “Holy Deadlock” (Anthony Phillips/Martin Hall) – 3:48
  6. “Souvenir” – 3:45 (CD reissue bonus track)
    • Originally the B-side of the April 1979 “Um & Aargh” single
  7. “Sisters of Remindum” – 4:29
  8. “Bleak House” – 6:14
  9. “Magdalen” – 7:39
  10. “Nightmare” – 7:24
  11. “Magdalen (Instrumental)” – 6:51 (CD reissue bonus track)
    • The rhythm track to original version of “Magdalen”


Personnel

  • Anthony Phillips: Guitars, vocals on 1, 3, 5 and 9, and keyboards
  • Michael Giles: Drums
  • John G. Perry: Bass
  • Dale Newman: Vocals on 8 and 9
  • Dan Owen: Vocals on 2, 4, 6 and 9
  • Ray Cooper: Percussion
  • Frank Racotti: Timpani
  • Morris Pert: Congas on 3
  • Mel Collins: Tenor saxophone on 4
  • John Hackett: Flute on 6

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