Biography
A London-based band who were popular on the club and college circuit. After an album for Polydor, which is now rare and sought-after because it was withdrawn soon after its release, they were signed to Charisma after they were spotted by the label’s boss Tony Stratton-Smith supporting Led Zeppelin at the Lyceum in London. Howard Werth was an original band member.
Album & Cover
Lunch is the fourth album by the British art rock band Audience. It was their last original release before the departure of Keith Gemmell and the band’s breaking up for several years.It peaked at 175 on the Billboard 200 chart. http://www.audienceareback.co.uk
The idea behind this cover design came from Stephen Sondheim who coined the phrase ‘ladies who lunch’ describing wealthy housewives who doing nothing else but socialise and have lunch. Howard Werth also had a solo album called ‘King Brilliant’ with its cover also designed by Hipgnosis
Cover Location: Copied from an old book advertisement of knitting patterns circa 1969.
Who Did What: Graphics: G. Hardie. Design: S . Thorgerson
Label: Elektra EKS-75026(US), Charisma CAS1054(UK).
Source: Vinyl. Album. Cover. Art, The Complete Hipgnosis Catalogue: Aubrey Powell.
The Work of Hipgnosis ‘ Walk Away Rene’ Compiled by Hipgnosis and George Hardie.
Tracklist
| Side One Stand By The Door Seven Sore Bruises Hula Girl Ain’t The Man You Need In Accord |
Side Two Barracuda Dan Thunder And Lightnin’ Party Games Trombone Gulch Buy Me An Island |
Credits
Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocals – Howard Werth
Arranged By [Brass], Trombone, Trumpet – Jim Price (tracks: A2, A4, B1, B4)
Bass, Backing Vocals – Trevor Williams
Drums, Backing Vocals – Tony Connor
Piano – Nick Judd
Producer – Gus Dudgeon
Saxophone – Bobby Keys (tracks: A2, A4, B1, B4), Keith Gemmell
Notes
“Recorded at Trident Studios London November 1971 and January 1972. (P) 1972. And our thanks to some unsung genius of the early forties.”
Laminated glossy Cover.
