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Studio album released in 1978, United Kingdom.

Derde album van deze Engelse, licht jazzy rockband.

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I will always have a place in my heart for this band. Progressive radio staitions like WXRT would play bands on the fringe (like Charlie!)
They never became popular although their albums were always prominently displayed in record stores b/c they featured such hot, hot girls on the album covers. It was a good gimmick (just ask Roxy Music).
"Lines" I think, were their standout work. The best song "She loves to be in love" did receive a little airplay. Other good songs off of the cd are "LA Dreamer", "Lifes So Cruel" and "I like to Rock and Roll". "Watching TV" is enjoyable of references to (for the time) contemporary tv shows. A younger listener will have no idea as to the mention of the shows.

Charlie was made up of studio musicians. They had the chops but the songs did lack the a certain degree of heart and soul of a conventional band. Their music is in the same vein as mellow Steely Dan.
The music is certainly of fine quality but I do not think that anyone unfamiliar will be turned on to this group. If you are a 40 something, avid music fan that tried different music when you were young, then this will be very nostalgic sinse I am sure that the albums have been out of print for decades. 

Songs/tracklisting:

1 She Loves to Be in Love 4:23
2 No More Heartaches 3:44
3 Life So Cruel 4:38
4 Watching T.V. 3:30
5 Out of Control 4:33
6 L.A. Dreamer 4:38
7 No Strangers in Paradise 4:38
8 Keep Me in Mind 5:31
9 I Like to Rock and Roll 6:20

Line up/musicians:

Terry Thomas Vocals, Guitar
John Anderson Bass
Steve Gadd Drums
Julian Colbeck Keyboards
Pete Zorn Sax
Eugene Organ Guitar
Andy Duncan Percussion