Jerky Versions of the Dream

Infobox Album
Name = Jerky Versions of the Dream
Type = Album
Artist = Howard Devoto


Genre = Post-punk
Released = July 1983
Recorded = 1982/1983
Length = 42:24
Label = Virgin Records
Producer = Howard Devoto & Greg Walsh
Reviews = *Allmusic Rating|4.5|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:gifqxqr5ldse link]
Last album = -
This album = "Jerky Versions of the Dream" (1983)
Next album = -

Jerky Versions of the Dream is the first and only solo album recorded by Howard Devoto, original singer of Buzzcocks and Magazine.

Recording

The process of Devoto's solo album began, shortly after the demise of Magazine. Already frustrated by an unsatisfactory string of replacements for guitarist John McGeoch, Devoto left the group after the pre-album single to Magic, Murder and the Weather had failed to chart. Devoto started to write songs during 1982, later making a demo with guitarist Alan St Clair and a drum machine. He also started working with his former Magazine bandmate Barry Adamson. Eventually, Devoto decided to combine the two projects and record a solo album, instead.

Release

The first single to be released from the album was "Rainy Season", which was considered by many to be a stand-out track. The song's video was heavily rotated on MTV. On the release of the album it peaked at #57, on the UK album chart. It was eagerly anticipated and widely recieved by amazing reviews. A subsequent tour in Europe, the US, and Canada was full of sold out crowds. However, the album's second single, Cold Imagination, failed to chart as well, and Devoto's solo career was put on hold.

Track Listing

All songs written by Howard Devoto except where noted.
#"Cold Imagination" – 4:21
#"Topless" – 3:47 (H. Devoto/Dave Formula)
#"Rainy Season" – 5:06
#"I Admire You" – 5:15
#"Way Out of Shape" – 3:55
#"Some Will Pay (For What Others Pay To Avoid)" – 3:44 (H. Devoto/D. Formula)
#"Waiting For A Train" – 4:53
#"Out Of Shape With Me" – 4:14
#"Taking Over Heaven" – 3:57
#"Seeing Is Believing" – 3:19

Bonus tracks

*"Rainy Season (7" Single Version)" – 3:40
*"Rainforest (Variation N16)" – 5:12
*"Cold Imagination (Extended Version)" - 5:08
*"Cold Imagination (BBC Radio 1 Peel Session Version)" - 4:33
*"Topless (BBC Radio 1 Peel Session Version)" - 3:39 (H. Devoto/D. Formula)
*"Some Will Pay (For What Others Pay To Avoid) (BBC Radio 1 Peel Session Version)" -3:52 (H. Devoto/D. Formula)

Credits

*Howard Devoto - lead vocals, producer, arrangement
*Dave Formula - keyboards, arrangement
*Alan St Clair - guitar
*Martin Heath - bass guitar
*Pat Ahern - drums
*Gary Barnacle - saxophone
*Andy Diagram - trumpet
*Penelope Houston - backing vocals
*Pamela Kifer - backing vocals
*Laura Teresa - backing vocals
*Leroy James - additional guitar
*Greg Walsh - producer