Rhinos, Winos and Lunatics

Rhinos, Winos and Lunatics (stylized on the cover as man: rhinos, winos + lunatics) is the ninth album by the Welsh psychedelic/progressive rock band Man and was released May 1974 on the United Artists Records label.[4] It was produced by Roy Thomas Baker, noted for his work with Queen, and spent 4 weeks in the UK album chart, peaking at No 24.[5] The album marked the return of Deke Leonard and the introduction of two members from Help Yourself.

Rhinos, Winos and Lunatics
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 1974 (May 1974)
RecordedFebruary 1974
StudioMorgan Studios, Willesden; Trident Studios, Wardour Street
GenrePsychedelic rock, progressive rock
Length37:48
LabelUnited Artists
ProducerRoy Thomas Baker
Man chronology
Back into the Future
(1973)
Rhinos, Winos and Lunatics
(1974)
Slow Motion
(1974)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic [1]
Christgau's Record GuideB+[2]
DPRP(8/10)[3]

Track listing

All tracks composed by Jones, Leonard, Morley, Whaley and Williams except where noted.

Side one
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Taking the Easy Way Out Again" 4:22
2."The Thunder and Lightning Kid" 5:18
3."California Silks and Satins"Leonard, Morley4:38
4."Four Day Louise" 6:02
Side two
No.TitleLength
1."Intro"0:44
2."Kerosene"6:29
3."Scotch Corner"9:03
4."Exit"1:12

Personnel

Credits

  • Producer – Roy Thomas Baker
  • Engineers – Peter Kelsey, Martin Levan
  • Liner Notes – Michael Heatley
  • Art Direction, Design – Pierre Tubbs
  • Front and back cover photography – Keith Morris
  • Inside photography – David Redfern International

References

  1. Collins, Paul. "AllMusic ((( Rhinos, Winos and Lunatics > Overview )))". www.allmusic.com. Retrieved 2009-12-01.
  2. Christgau, Robert (1981). "Consumer Guide '70s: M". Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor & Fields. ISBN 089919026X. Retrieved March 4, 2019 via robertchristgau.com.
  3. "Dutch Progressive Rock Page (DPRP): CD & DVD REVIEWS". www.dprp.net. Retrieved 2009-12-01.
  4. "Manband Archive - Music". www.manband-archive.com. Archived from the original on 2009-08-11. Retrieved 2009-08-11.
  5. Chart Stats for Man Albums Retrieved 10 August 2009
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