Alchemy (Richard Lloyd album)

Alchemy is the debut solo album of Television guitarist, Richard Lloyd. It was released in 1979, one year after the breakup of Television and the release of their second album, Adventure. Trouser Press called it "a gem of a solo album."[3] Its title track was a minor New York FM radio hit.

Alchemy
Studio album by
Richard Lloyd
Released1979
RecordedSummer 1979
StudioBearsville Studios, Bearsville, New York
GenreRock and Roll
Length35:44
LabelElektra
ProducerMichael Young
Richard Lloyd chronology
Alchemy
(1979)		 Field of Fire
(1986)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
The Village VoiceB+[2]

Lloyd's backing band on the album featured a number of notable New York musicians, including guitarist James Mastro (later of the Bongos), Television bassist Fred Smith and drummer Vinny DeNunzio, formerly of the Feelies. Producer Michael Young later added guitar and synthesizer overdubs to some tracks, which Lloyd stated that he strenuously opposed at the time.[4]

LP track listing

All songs written by Richard Lloyd except where noted

Side one
  1. "Misty Eyes" – 3:51
  2. "In the Night" – 3:43
  3. "Alchemy" – 3:50
  4. "Woman's Ways" – 3:14
  5. "Number Nine" – 2:51

Side two
  1. "Should Have Known Better" (Vinny DeNunzio, Lloyd) – 2:52
  2. "Blue and Grey" – 3:35
  3. "Summer Rain" – 3:17
  4. "Pretend" (DeNunzio, Lloyd, James Mastro, Fred Smith) – 4:11
  5. "Dying Words" – 4:20

Personnel
  • Richard Lloyd – guitar, vocals, piano, harmonica
  • Jim Mastro – guitar
  • Matthew McKenzie – guitar, backing vocals, piano
  • Fred Smith – bass, backing vocals
  • Vinny DeNunzio – drums, backing vocals
  • Michael Young – guitar, synthesizer, arrangements
Technical
  • George Cornell, Tom Edmunds - assistant engineer
  • Dan Asher - front cover photography

References
  1. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/p18972
  2. Christgau, Robert (December 31, 1979). "Christgau's Consumer Guide". The Village Voice. New York. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  3. Trouser Press
  4. Commentary on Alchemy from Richard Lloyd official website
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