Treason (album)

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Treason
Gryphon Treason Cover Art.jpg
Studio album by
Gryphon
Released1977
RecordedAll tracks (except 6) recorded at the Manor; track 6 recorded at Abbey Road Studio I [1]
Genre Progressive rock
Length37:16
Label Harvest
Producer Mike Thorne
Gryphon chronology
Raindance
(1975)		Treason
(1977)		ReInvention
(2018)
Singles from Treason
  1. "Spring Song [2] "
    Released: 1977
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Treason is the fifth album by progressive rock band, Gryphon, originally released in 1977 by Harvest, catalogue number SHSP 4063. It would be their last album for over 40 years.

Contents

Following the departure of guitarist Graeme Taylor and bassist Malcolm Bennett after the release of Raindance, Gryphon recruited Bob Foster and Jonathan Davie to replace them respectively. Alex Baird was also hired as the band's new drummer so previous drummer David Oberlé could focus on lead vocals. The album was also made in collaboration with lyricist Tim Sebastion.

The album was produced and co-ordinated by Mike Thorne with engineering by Mick Glossop and John Leckie. It was recorded at the Manor, Oxfordshire and Abbey Road (Studio I), London. All tracks were mixed at EMI Studio III Abbey Road. [1]

Track listing [5]

Side one
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Spring Song" Richard Harvey, Tim Sebastion10:00
2."Round & Round"Harvey, Sebastion4:30
3."Flash in the Pantry"Brian Gulland, Sebastion4:57
Side two
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
4."Falero Lady"Harvey, Sebastion4:08
5."Snakes and Ladders" (instrumental)Harvey5:15
6."Fall of the Leaf"Harvey, Sebastion4:22
7."Major Disaster"Bob Foster, Sebastion4:04

Personnel

Gryphon

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References

  1. 1 2 "Gryphon - Treason (LP, Album) at Discogs". www.discogs.com. Retrieved 2009-06-03.
  2. ↑ Gryphon - Spring Song at Discogs
  3. ↑ ReInvention at AllMusic. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
  4. ↑ "Gryphon - Treason". progplanet.com. 14 October 2014. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
  5. ↑ "Treason - Gryphon". progarchives.com. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
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