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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

John Cale - Helen of Troy (1975)


John Cale - Helen of Troy (1975)

Tracklist front / back album covers

Side A
"My Maria"
"Helen of Troy"
"China Sea"
"Engine"
"Save Us"
"Cable Hogue"

Side B
"I Keep a Close Watch"
"Pablo Picasso" (Jonathan Richman)
"Leaving It Up to You"
"Baby What You Want Me to Do" (Jimmy Reed)
"Sudden Death"




John Cale Band Members / Musicians
John Cale – vocals; keyboards; guitar
Chris Spedding – guitar
Pat Donaldson – bass guitar
Timi Donald – drums
Phil Collins – drums
Brian Eno – synthesizer
Alan Courtney – spoken word on "Helen of Troy"
Robert Kirby – string and choir arrangement
Liza Strike – backing vocals (uncredited)

John Cale – producer
John Wood – executive producer
Vic Gamm – mixing
George Peckham – mastering
Edward Barker – design
Keith Morris – photography
Judy Nylon - styling




Helen of Troy is the 6th solo studio album by Welsh musician John Cale, released in November 1975 by Island Records, his last of three albums for the label.