Wiseblood (King Swamp album)
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Wiseblood is the second studio album by the British rock band King Swamp
. Originally released in September 1990, the album was panned by the critics. When the album failed to chart anywhere in the U.S. or the U.K., the band split up.
King Swamp
King Swamp was a British rock band, consisting of Walter Wray , Dave Allen , Steve Halliwell , Dominic Miller , and Martyn Barker . The band was formed in 1988 in London, after Allen and Barker had parted ways with Shriekback and recruited Wray as frontman...
. Originally released in September 1990, the album was panned by the critics. When the album failed to chart anywhere in the U.S. or the U.K., the band split up.
U.S. Release
- "Wiseblood" - 4:13
- "One Step Over the Line" - 4:38
- "Floating World" - 4:14
- "Walk the Knife" - 4:21
- "Can’t Be Satisfied" - 5:07
- "Nightfall Over Eden" - 5:43
- "Walk on Gilded Splinters" - 4:45
- "Some Kind of Love" - 4:35
- "Kiss the Sun" - 4:44
- "Wiseblood (Original Mix)" - 4:00
U.K. Release
- "Wiseblood" - 4:01
- "One Step Over the Line" - 4:38
- "Floating World" - 4:14
- "Walk the Knife" - 4:21
- "Can’t Be Satisfied" - 5:07
- "Nightfall Over Eden" - 5:43
- "Walk on Gilded Splinters" - 4:45
- "Redemption Day" - 4:55
- "Some Kind of Love" - 4:35
- "Kiss the Sun" - 4:44
Personnel
- Lead Vocals: Walter Wray
- Additional Vocals: Steve Halliwell
- Guitars: Mike Cozzi, Nick Lashley and Dominic MillerDominic MillerDominic Miller is an Argentine-English guitarist who toured and recorded with World Party and King Swamp, worked on Phil Collins' solo album ...But Seriously and played guitar on every Sting album and tour since 1990...
- Dobro: Dominic Miller
- Bass Guitars: Dave AllenDave Allen (producer/bassist)Dave Allen was the bass guitarist for the post-punk band, Gang of Four. In 1981, he left Gang of Four to found Shriekback....
- Drums: Martyn BarkerMartyn BarkerMartyn Barker is an English drummer, best known as the drummer for Shriekback. He has also been a member of King Swamp, and worked with Paula Rae Gibson, Billy Bragg and Beth Gibbons, Rustin Man and Juldah Camara & Justin Adams....
- Keyboards: Steve Halliwell
- Mixed by Bob ClearmountainBob ClearmountainBob Clearmountain is an award-winning American music engineer, mixer and producer. He has worked with many prominent names in music including Bruce Springsteen , The Rolling Stones , Bryan Adams , Robbie Williams Bob Clearmountain is an award-winning American music engineer, mixer and producer. He...