Flash – Out Of Our Hands(1973)

Biography
Flash was formed in London in 1971 when ex-Peter Bardens Camel singer Colin Carter sought out ex-Yes guitarist Peter Banks with the idea of forming a new band.  Ray Bennett, who had known Banks since early Yes days, heard the news via his old friend and former band mate, Yes drummer, Bill Bruford and was quickly recruited on bass.  To complete the line-up Flash drummer Mike Hough was found through an ad placed in the London weekly music paper The Melody Maker.  Original Yes keyboard player Tony Kaye was a session player on the first album—FLASH, and not a member of the band as is often reported.  After the first album, Flash decided to tour, and continue, as a four piece.  The band was signed to Sovereign Records in London, distributed by EMI/Capitol, and managed by music publisher Ben Nisbet. Deep Purple producer Derek Lawrence guided the band through the first two albums and helped launch Flash in the USA. http://www.flash.net.co/vintage-flash.html

Album & Cover
Out Of Our Hands is the last FLASH studio album.

The outer gatefold cover is a collage hand knuckles with Peter Banks superimposed in the middle of the image. The inner image is a photograph of the band overlooking the knuckles…

Cover Location: Hipgnosis Studio, London, UK
Who Did What: Photography – A. Powell/S. Thorgerson. Hand Tinting – P. Crennell
Label: Capitol SMAS 11218(US), Sovereign SVNA 7260(UK)
Source: Vinyl. Album. Cover. Art, The Complete Hipgnosis Catalogue: Aubrey Powell

Tracklist

Credits
Bass Guitar, Mellotron – Ray Bennett
Drums, Percussion – Mike Hough
Guitar, Synthesizer, Vocals – Peter Banks
Vocals – Colin Carter
Engineer – Geoff Young, Mike Butcher, Mike Dunn
Producer – Flash