Argus (album)

Argus
Studio album by
Wishbone Ash
Released28 April 1972
RecordedJanuary–March 1972
StudioDe Lane Lea, London, England
GenreProgressive rock, folk rock, hard rock
Length44:43 76:55 (2002 reissue)
LabelDecca/MCA
ProducerDerek Lawrence
Wishbone Ash chronology
Pilgrimage
(1971) 		Argus
(1972) 		Live from Memphis
(1972)

Argus is the third album by the British rock band Wishbone Ash, released on 28 April 1972.[1][2] It is their most commercially and critically successful album,[3] peaking at No. 3 in the UK Albums Chart.[4]

Recording

Although not intended as a concept album, the album is Greek mythology-themed to a degree, particularly on the second side. The album features a blend of progressive rock, folk, and hard rock, and is considered a landmark album in the progression of twin-lead guitar harmonisation,[3] later adopted by bands such as Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden. The sound engineer on Argus was Martin Birch, who also worked with Deep Purple, later with Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and other hard rock bands.[5] The bulk of the lyrics were provided by bassist/lead vocalist Martin Turner, although all members are credited with the music and arrangements. The album was produced by Derek Lawrence.[6]

Artwork

The album cover was designed by Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey "Po" Powell of the album cover design company Hipgnosis, and it features a warrior overlooking a landscape at the Gorges du Verdon in Provence, France. The warrior's costume was borrowed from the wardrobe of Ken Russell’s 1971 film The Devils. Thorgerson and Powell had intended for the warrior to be holding a sword as well as a spear, and had rented the sword used in Roman Polanski's film Macbeth, also from 1971. However, while they were selecting a location for the shoot, the sword was stolen, so the photographs were taken without it. The person dressed as the warrior was an assistant at Hipgnosis, Bruce Atkins.[7]

It is rumoured that the warrior is the main inspiration for the character design of Darth Vader in Star Wars. Andy Powell acknowledged this rumour although he himself cannot confirm if it is true.[8] The cover also prompted Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin to contact Hipgnosis and ask them to design the cover for their 1973 album Houses of the Holy.[7]

Release

Argus was released on vinyl record on 28 April 1972.[2][9][10] It was later released on CD in 2002, featuring a remix (by Martin Turner) of the original album as well as the three live tracks from the EP Live from Memphis promotional EP, recorded in the studios of WMC-FM.

In 2007, a 2-CD deluxe edition of Argus was released in Europe by Island Records. This included the 1972 mix as well as additional BBC Session tracks.

In 2008, Martin Turner released a new studio recording of Argus entitled Argus Through the Looking Glass. Wishbone Ash released a live version of the album, Argus "Then Again" Live.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]
SputnikMusic [11]

Argus was named "Album of the Year" in the 1972 year-end issue of Sounds.

William Ruhlmann of AllMusic gave the album a rating of 4 out of 5 stars, praising the instrumentation and writing that "it set up the commercial breakthrough enjoyed by the band's next album, Wishbone Four, but over the years it came to be seen as the quintessential Wishbone Ash recording, the one that best realized the group's complex vision."[3]

Influence

In an interview with Guitar World in 2011, Steve Harris from Iron Maiden said "I think if anyone wants to understand Maiden's early thing, in particular the harmony guitars, all they have to do is listen to Wishbone Ash's Argus album."[12]

Track listing

Music by Wishbone Ash, lyrics by Martin Turner, except "Time Was" by Ted Turner and Martin Turner, and "Leaf and Stream" by Steve Upton.[3]

All lead vocals were performed by Martin Turner with Andy Powell, unless otherwise noted.

Side one
No.TitleLead vocalsLength
1."Time Was"T. Turner, M. Turner9:42
2."Sometime World" 6:55
3."Blowin' Free"M. Turner, Powell, T. Turner5:17
Side two
No.TitleLead vocalsLength
1."The King Will Come" 7:06
2."Leaf and Stream"M. Turner3:55
3."Warrior" 5:53
4."Throw Down the Sword" 5:55

[3]

Note: track timings on the gatefold sleeve of early editions are incorrect. For example, "Time Was" is listed as 9:00 and not the correct 9:42.

First reissue bonus tracks

Music by Wishbone Ash;
Lyrics by Martin Turner.

  1. "No Easy Road" – 3:36[3]

Live From Memphis EP bonus tracks

All songs composed by Wishbone Ash.

  1. "Jail Bait" – 4:57
  2. "The Pilgrim" – 10:10
  3. "Phoenix" – 17:05

2007 deluxe edition

Disc One
  1. "Time Was"
  2. "Sometime World"
  3. "Blowin' Free"
  4. "The King Will Come"
  5. "Leaf and Stream"
  6. "Warrior"
  7. "Throw Down the Sword"
  8. "No Easy Road"
  9. "The Pilgrim" (live in Memphis 1972)
  10. "Phoenix" (live in Memphis 1972)
Disc Two
  1. "Time Was" (BBC in concert session 1972)
  2. "Blowin' Free" (BBC in concert session 1972)
  3. "Warrior" (BBC in concert session 1972)
  4. "Throw Down the Sword" (BBC in concert session 1972)
  5. "King Will Come" (BBC in concert session 1972)
  6. "Phoenix" (BBC in concert session 1972)
  7. "Blowin' Free" (BBC session 1972)
  8. "Throw Down The Sword" (BBC session 1972)

Personnel

Charts

Chart (1972) Peak
position
Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)[13] 49
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[14] 21
UK Albums (OCC)[15] 3
US Billboard 200[16] 169
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Scottish Albums (OCC)[17] 53
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[18] 21
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[19] 10

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[20] Gold 100,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ Argus (Remastered) by Wishbone Ash, 28 April 1972, retrieved 28 April 2022
  2. ^ a b "Argus by Wishbone Ash – Classic Rock Review". 28 April 2017. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Ruhlmann, William (8 May 1972). "Argus – Wishbone Ash : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 November 2012.
  4. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 607. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  5. ^ "Wishbone Ash – Argus (Vinyl, LP, Album) at Discogs". Discogs.com. 18 August 1977. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
  6. ^ a b "Argus - Wishbone Ash | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  7. ^ a b Devine, Campbell (2023). Wishbone Ash – Argus: 50th Anniversary Edition. Snapper Music. p. 31–32.
  8. ^ Ling, Dave (28 April 2014). "Wishbone Ash: The making of the almighty Argus". Classic Rock. Retrieved 1 March 2023.
  9. ^ "Argus — Wishbone Ash". Last.fm. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
  10. ^ "AlbumArgus". wishbonehistorical. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
  11. ^ "Wishbone Ash - Argus (album review ) - Sputnikmusic". Sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
  12. ^ Bienstock, Richard (7 March 2011). "Iron Maiden: Maiden Voyage". Guitar World. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
  13. ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  14. ^ "Norwegiancharts.com – Wishbone Ash – Argus". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  15. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  16. ^ "Wishbone Ash Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  17. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  18. ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  19. ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
  20. ^ "British album certifications – Wishbone Ash – Argus". British Phonographic Industry.

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