The Alchemist (Home album)

The Alchemist
Studio album by Home
Released	1973
Recorded	Rockfield Studios, Trident Studios
Genre	Progressive rock
Label	CBS Records
Producer	John Anthony
Home chronology
Home (1972) The Alchemist (1973)

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The Alchemist is the third and final album by British rock band Home, released in 1973 on the CBS Records label. After the group disbanded in 1974, Cliff Williams went on to join Bandit from 1975 to 1977 before he replaced Mark Evans in Australian hard rock band AC/DC. Guitarist Laurie Wisefield went on to achieve success with the British band Wishbone Ash from 1974 to 1985. The record also featured Jimmy Anderson on keyboards. Though the album was loved by the critics, it did not sell well commercially.

Track listing

The story was written by Micky Stubbs and David Skillen. Lyrics by David Skillen. Music by Home.

1. "Schooldays" – 2:57
2. "The Old Man Dying" – 3:47
3. "Time Passes By" – 2:05
4. "The Old Man Calling (Save the People)" – 3:15
5. "The Disaster" – 2:36
6. "The Sun's Revenge" – 4:00
7. "A Secret to Keep" – 1:18
8. "The Brass Band Played" – 1:25
9. "Rejoicing" – 2:49
10. "The Disaster Returns (Devastation)" – 8:03
11. "The Death of the Alchemist" – 4:35
12. "The Alchemist" – 3:48

Esoteric remaster (2010) bonus tracks

1. "Green Eyed Fairy"
2. "Sister Rosalie"
3. "Hayward Town (previously unreleased)"

Personnel

Home

• Mick Stubbs – lead vocals, guitars, piano
• Laurie Wisefield – lead, acoustic and steel guitars, vocals
• Jimmy Anderson – keyboards, synthesizer, vocals
• Cliff Williams – bass guitar, vocals
• Mick "Cookie" Cook – drums, various percussion

Technical

• John Anthony, Pat Moran, Mike Stone, Ted Sharp – engineer

External links

• The Alchemist album releases at Discogs.com
• The Alchemist album review, credits & releases at AllMusic.com