In the Midst of Beauty explained

In the Midst of Beauty
Type:	studio
Artist:	Michael Schenker Group
Cover:	K50820h2qe1.jpg
Released:	13 May 2008
Recorded:	2008
Studio:	Studio 2, Neu-Ulm, Germany, except drums at Phantom Recordings, Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California
Genre:	Hard rock, heavy metal
Length:	49:35
Label:	In-akustik
Producer:	Michael Schenker, Romi Schickle, Siggi Schwarz
Prev Title:	Tales of Rock'n'Roll
Prev Year:	2006
Next Title:	The 30th Anniversary Concert – Live in Tokyo
Next Year:	2010

In the Midst of Beauty is the thirteenth full-length studio album recorded by the various M.S.G. lineups and the tenth studio album by the Michael Schenker Group (MSG). The album was released on 13 May 2008 and marked the comeback of the original MSG singer, Gary Barden, so the MSG name is added with Schenker - Barden on the album's cover.By Schenker's own notes to the CD, "This title came about through my experience and realisation that - in the midst of beauty - the beast is always waiting and ready to attack...".

Track listing

All titles written by Michael Schenker and Gary Barden

1. "City Lights" - 3:44
2. "Competition" - 3:20
3. "I Want You" - 4:32
4. "End of the Line" - 4:01
5. "Summerdays" - 5:12
6. "A Night to Remember" - 4:39
7. "Wings of Emotion" - 4:04
8. "Come Closer" - 2:57
9. "The Cross of Crosses" - 4:55
10. "Na Na" - 3:33
11. "I Am the One" - 3:54
12. "Ride on My Way" - 4:44

Personnel

Band members

• Gary Barden - vocals
• Michael Schenker - guitars, producer
• Don Airey - keyboards, B3 organ^[1]
• Neil Murray - bass
• Simon Phillips - drums

Production

• Romi Schickle - producer, engineer, mixing
• Siggi Schwarz - producer, mixing

Notes and References

1. INAK 9085 CD . In the Midst of Beauty . 2008 . in-akustik . liner notes . Michael Schenker Group.