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''Atomic Rooster'' is the sixth studio album by British
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band Atomic Rooster. It was recorded when the band regrouped after breaking up for five years, and they embarked on a raw style, which was in marked contrast to that of their past few albums. In addition, its heavier sound fit in better with the
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scene. Two tracks, "She's My Woman" and "Where's the Show?", were originally recorded by
John Du Cann John William Cann (2 June 1946 – 21 September 2011), later known by his stage name John Du Cann, was an English guitarist primarily known through his work in the 1970s band Atomic Rooster. Life and career His early bands included the Wilt ...
for his solo album, ''
The World's Not Big Enough ''The World's Not Big Enough'' is the only solo album by John Du Cann, who was best known as guitarist and vocalist with Atomic Rooster and Hard Stuff in the 1970s. The album was recorded in 1977, but remained unreleased until 1992, and was re ...
'', in 1977. The album was not released at the time and the songs were later reworked by Atomic Rooster. Du Cann's solo album was eventually released in 1992. "Do You Know Who's Looking for You?" has been covered by
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rock band YUP, who recorded it with new lyrics in their native language and retitled it "Keittoruoka" ("Soup Meal"). It was included on their 2001 album ''Hajota ja hallitse'' (''"Divide and Conquer"''). The 2005 CD reissue, whilst being welcomed by fans of the band's latter era, is, nonetheless, unlicensed. The copyright in the recording is held by the original label,
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. The Angel Air release featured extensive sleevenotes by ''Record Collector'' magazine's Joe Geesin, which included a new interview with John Du Cann. Some of the songs exist in demo form (with Preston Heyman on drums, although not properly credited) on the compilation CD '' Rarities''.


Track listing

Side one # "They Took Control of You" (
John Du Cann John William Cann (2 June 1946 – 21 September 2011), later known by his stage name John Du Cann, was an English guitarist primarily known through his work in the 1970s band Atomic Rooster. Life and career His early bands included the Wilt ...
, Clara Du Cann) 4:48 # "She's My Woman" (Du Cann) 3:12 # "He Did It Again" (
Vincent Crane Vincent Rodney Cheesman (21 May 194314 February 1989), known professionally as Vincent Crane, was an English keyboardist, best known as the organist for the Crazy World of Arthur Brown and Atomic Rooster. Crane co-wrote "Fire", the 1968 hit sing ...
, Du Cann) 4:03 # "Where's the Show?" (Du Cann) 3:54 # "In the Shadows" (Du Cann) 6:55 Side two # "Do You Know Who's Looking for You?" (Crane, Du Cann) 3:04 # "Don't Lose Your Mind" (Du Cann) 3:35 # "Watch Out!" (Crane) 4:04 # "I Can't Stand It" (Du Cann) 3:49 # "Lost in Space" (Crane, Du Cann) 5:51


2005

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CD reissue bonus tracks

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  • "Throw Your Life Away" (Crane, Du Cann) 2:54 - "Do You Know Who's Looking for You?" single B-side # "Broken Windows" (Crane, Du Cann) 3:49 - unreleased "Don't Lose Your Mind" single B-side


    Personnel

    ;Atomic Rooster *
    Vincent Crane Vincent Rodney Cheesman (21 May 194314 February 1989), known professionally as Vincent Crane, was an English keyboardist, best known as the organist for the Crazy World of Arthur Brown and Atomic Rooster. Crane co-wrote "Fire", the 1968 hit sing ...
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    John Du Cann John William Cann (2 June 1946 – 21 September 2011), later known by his stage name John Du Cann, was an English guitarist primarily known through his work in the 1970s band Atomic Rooster. Life and career His early bands included the Wilt ...
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    Preston Heyman Preston Heyman is a British record producer, drummer and percussionist. He is credited on the Kate Bush album ''Never for Ever''. He played Oriental percussion instruments on the track "Blood Sucking" of Mike Oldfield's soundtrack for the fil ...
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    Singles

    * "Do You Know Who's Looking for You?" / "Throw Your Life Away" (June 1980). An often rumoured 12" single featuring an extended version of "Do You Know Who's Looking for You?" was never released. No such extended version of the A-side exists.


    References

    {{Authority control 1980 albums Atomic Rooster albums EMI Records albums