''Blasting Off'' is the fifth and final studio album by British rock band
Red Lorry Yellow Lorry. It was released on the Sparkhead
independent record label
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in 1991.
The band at this point consisted of Chris Reed and a completely new assortment of musicians. They recorded the LP in a
Los Angeles studio. Reed broke up the band soon after.
Critical reception
''The Rough Guide to Rock'' called it a "mediocre bookend for a band that once promised (and often delivered) great things."
Track listing
# This Is Energy – 4:34
# It's On Fire – 2:50
# Don't Think About It – 4:51
# Train of Hope – 4:08
# Talking Back – 5:38
# Down On Ice – 2:49
# In My Mind – 3:56
# Sea of Tears – 3:34
# I Can See Stars – 3:46
# Driving Me – 3:19
All lyrics and music were written by Chris Reed, except for "This Is Energy", "Talking Back" and "Down On Ice", written by Reed (lyrics) and Reed/Gary Weight (music)
Personnel
Red Lorry Yellow Lorry:
*Chris Reed -
vocals,
guitar,
keyboards
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Music
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*Gary Weight -
bass guitar, keyboards
*Korky -
beatbox and general braindamage
*George Schultz - acoustic
drums
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,
percussion
with:
*Martin Scott - extra guitar on "Train of Hope"
*Sam Bell - percussion on "Talking Back"
References
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Red Lorry Yellow Lorry albums
1991 albums