Sunburst Finish (album)

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Sunburst Finish is the third studio album by art rock band Be-Bop Deluxe, released in February 1976. It was recorded in Abbey Road Studios, London.

The album contains what would become one of their few forays into chart success; the February 1976 single "Ships in the Night", which reached number 23 in the UK Singles Charts.

Keyboardist Andy Clark, who had served as a temporary member during Be-Bop Deluxe's 1975 Futurama tour, joined the band as a full member for this album. He remained until the band was dissolved by Bill Nelson in 1978 and would be the only member of Be-Bop Deluxe apart from Bill Nelson to become part of Bill Nelson's Red Noise.

Track listing

All songs written by Bill Nelson

1. "Fair Exchange" – 4:49
2. "Heavenly Homes" – 3:36
3. "Ships in the Night" – 4:03
4. "Crying to the Sky" – 3:57
5. "Sleep That Burns" – 5:16
6. "Beauty Secrets" – 2:47
7. "Life in the Air Age" – 3:59
8. "Like an Old Blues" – 3:27
9. "Crystal Gazing" – 3:24
10. "Blazing Apostles" – 4:29
11. "Shine" (Reissue bonus track)
12. "Speed of the Wind" (Reissue bonus track)
13. "Blue as a Jewel" (Reissue bonus track)

Personnel

• Bill Nelson - electric and 12-string guitars, lead vocals
• Andy Clark - keyboards, synthesizer
• Charlie Tumahai - bass guitar, backing vocals
• Simon Fox - drums

Cover photograph

John Thornton photographed the cover based on a concept by Mike Doud. The model was Nicky Howarth Dwek.

External links

• Sunburst Finish at Discogs (list of releases)
• Be Bop Deluxe Discography