Rhinos, Winos and Lunatics

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Rhinos, Winos and Lunatics
Man Rhinos Winos and Lunatics.jpg
Studio album by
Man
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
AllMusic4.5/5.0 stars [1]
Christgau's Record GuideB+[2]
DPRP(8/10)[3]

Rhinos, Winos and Lunatics (stylized on the cover as man: rhinos, winos + lunatics) is the eighth 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.

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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