Idle Race (album) explained

Idle Race
Type:	studio
Artist:	the Idle Race
Cover:	Idle Race (album).jpeg
Alt:	Sleeve photography and design by Michael Hasted
Released:	September 1969^[1]
Recorded:	1969
Studio:	Trident Studios, London^[2]
Genre:	Psychedelic pop
Label:	Liberty Sleeve photography and design by Michael Hasted
Producer:	Jeff Lynne
Prev Title:	The Birthday Party
Prev Year:	1968
Next Title:	Time Is
Next Year:	1971

Idle Race is the second album by the Idle Race, the follow-up to the band's debut, The Birthday Party.

Released in 1969, this record was the first to be produced by Jeff Lynne. After this album failed to chart, Lynne accepted Roy Wood's invitation to join fellow Birmingham band the Move.

Track listing

All tracks composed by Jeff Lynne; except where indicated.

Side 1

1. "Come with Me" - 2:45 (rechanneled to simulate stereo)
2. "Sea of Dreams" - 3:13
3. "Going Home" - 3:44
4. "Reminds Me of You" (Dave Pritchard) - 2:54
5. "Mr. Crow and Sir Norman" - 3:17
6. "Please No More Sad Songs" - 3:20

Side 2

1. "Girl at the Window" - 3:44
2. "Big Chief Woolly Bosher" - 5:15
3. "Someone Knocking" (Dave Pritchard) - 2:56
4. "A Better Life (The Weatherman Knows)" - 2:45
5. "Hurry Up John" - 3:33

Personnel

Idle Race

• Jeff Lynne - vocals, guitar, piano
• Dave Pritchard - guitar, vocals
• Greg Masters - bass guitar, vocals
• Roger Spencer - drums, vocals

Notes and References

1. Album Reviews . New Musical Express. October 4, 1969 . 14 . 15 September 2021.
2. Web site: Idle Race band.