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 After an album for Polydor, which is now rare and sought-after because it was withdrawn soon after its release, they were signed to Charisma after they were spotted by the label’s boss Tony Stratton-Smith supporting Led Zeppelin at the Lyceum in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. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audience_(band)
Album & Cover
This is a compilation album released in 1973 and also called ‘ You can’t Beat ‘Em’ but is not shown on the cover or sleeve. It is also the third album cover designed by Hipgnosis.
Cover Location: Hipgnosis Studio, London, UK
Who Did What: Cover Design – Hipgnosis/H. Werth. Illustration – C. Elgie
Label: Charisma CS7(UK)
Source: Vinyl. Album. Cover. Art, The Complete Hipgnosis Catalogue: Aubrey Powell
Tracklist
| Side One Trombone Gulch Thunder & Lightnin’ Raviole Elixir Of Youth I Had A Dream You’re Not Smiling |
Side Two Ain’t The Man You Need It Brings A Tear Indian Summer Jackdaw Nancy |
Credits
Bass – Trevor Williams
Guitar, Vocals – Howard Werth
Percussion – Tony Connors
Producer – Gus Dudgeon
Saxophone – Keith Gemmell
Notes
Spine of LP cover suggests the title is “You Can’t Beat ‘Em”. However, this does not appear anywhere else on the release.
