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."Trouser Press Its title track was a minor New York FM radio hit.
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.Commentary on Alchemy from Richard Lloyd official website
LP track listing All songs written by Richard Lloyd except where noted
Side one "Misty Eyes" – 3:51 "In the Night" – 3:43 "Alchemy" – 3:50 "Woman's Ways" – 3:14 "Number Nine" – 2:51
Side two "Should Have Known Better" (Vinny DeNunzio, Lloyd) – 2:52 "Blue and Grey" – 3:35 "Summer Rain" – 3:17 "Pretend" (DeNunzio, Lloyd, James Mastro, Fred Smith) – 4:11 "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
External links Richard Lloyd Official Website