''The Alchemist'' is the third and final album by British rock band Home, released in 1973 on the

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label. After the group disbanded in 1974,

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went on to join

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went on to achieve success with the British band

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from 1974 to 1985. The record also featured Jimmy Anderson on keyboards. Though the album was loved by the critics, it did not sell well commercially.

Track listing

The story was written by Micky Stubbs and David Skillen. Lyrics by David Skillen. Music by Home. #"Schooldays" – 2:57 #"The Old Man Dying" – 3:47 #"Time Passes By" – 2:05 #"The Old Man Calling (Save the People)" – 3:15 #"The Disaster" – 2:36 #"The Sun's Revenge" – 4:00 #"A Secret to Keep" – 1:18 #"The Brass Band Played" – 1:25 #"Rejoicing" – 2:49 #"The Disaster Returns (Devastation)" – 8:03 #"The Death of the Alchemist" – 4:35 #"The Alchemist" – 3:48

Esoteric remaster (2010) bonus tracks

#"Green Eyed Fairy" #"Sister Rosalie" #"Hayward Town (previously unreleased)"

Personnel

;Home * Mick Stubbs – lead vocals, guitars, piano *

– lead, acoustic and steel guitars, vocals * Jimmy Anderson – keyboards, synthesizer, vocals *

– bass guitar, vocals * Mick "Cookie" Cook – drums, various percussion ;Technical *John Anthony, Pat Moran, Mike Stone, Ted Sharp – engineer

References

External links

''The Alchemist'' album releases
at Discogs.com
''The Alchemist'' album review, credits & releases
at

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Alchemist 1973 albums Albums produced by John Anthony (record producer) CBS Records albums Albums recorded at Rockfield Studios Albums recorded at Trident Studios