U.K. (album)
"U.K." is the 1978 debut album of the band with the same name, and features Allan on guitar. He also contributed to the writing. Allan’s appearance on “U.K.” probably exposed him to a larger audience than any of his previous recordings, as U.K. was an all-star band, and the type of progressive rock U.K. played had a relatively large audience. “In The Dead Of Night” and “Thirty Years” feature jaw-dropping solos. “Nevermore” features a beautiful acoustic intro and Allan trading licks with Eddie Jobson. “Mental Medication” is a relatively early feature of Allan’s chordal work, rarely heard on record before. There is some wonderful multitracked guitar at the end. Allan received co-composer credit on the latter two. For more info, see the article on the band: U.K.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "In the Dead of Night" | Eddie Jobson, John Wetton | 5:38 | Guitar solo 3.08-4.32 |
| 2. | "By the Light of Day" | Jobson, Wetton | 4:32 | |
| 3. | "Presto Vivace and Reprise" | Jobson, Wetton | 2:58 | |
| 4. | "Thirty Years" | Wetton, Jobson, Bill Bruford | 8:05 | Guitar solo 4:50-5:37 |
| 5. | "Alaska" | Jobson | 4:45 | |
| 6. | "Time to Kill" | Jobson, Wetton, Bruford | 4:55 | |
| 7. | "Nevermore" | Allan Holdsworth, Jobson, Wetton | 8:09 | Acoustic guitar intro, solo trades 2:52-6:40 |
| 8. | "Mental Medication" | Holdsworth, Bruford, Jobson | 7:26 |
Links
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lRmLgTPDecdD37neDBgZIhbLAqwdmkaP8
Ed's blog: https://threadoflunacy.blogspot.no/2017/07/11-uk-1978.html
