Bloody Tourists by 10cc - VitaMusik

ALBUM

After proving they could keep 10cc alive as a duo act with 1977's successful Deceptive Bends, Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman pressed on in 1978 with Bloody Tourists. Although it scored some notable hits, it was a less consistent and less memorable affair than its predecessor. The problem with Bloody Tourists is that it feels like a group of session musicians trying to come up with songs in the 10cc style instead of a proper 10cc album. The eccentric humor that once flowed freely feels forced on this album: "Reds In My Bed" is a lame stab at Cold War satire that never really succeeds in saying anything while "Shock On The Tube (Don't Want Love)" tries to be daring with its tale of a subway sex fantasy and instead comes off as smutty and dull. Another problem is that the music propping up these narratives is lacking in both hooks and inspiration: the backing track for "Take These Chains" is a dull attempt at rockabilly that sounds like an especially poppy Eagles outtake and "The Anonymous Alcoholic" has a disco-parody portion that merely sounds like a mediocre example of the music it is supposedly sending up. However, the album's singles present a few bright moments: "For You And I" is a lovely ballad that fortifies its attractive melody with some strong vocal harmonies and "Dreadlock Holiday" chronicles the exploits of a hapless tourist in Jamaican against a catchy pop-reggae backdrop. Sadly, these are the first two tracks on the album so when they have passed there isn't much to look forward to. In the end, Bloody Tourists is competent enough to keep the 10cc's hardcore fans happy but the casual listener is advised to track down its hits on a compilation.
© Donald A. Guarisco /TiVo

1. Dreadlock Holiday

Bass Guitar: Graham Gouldman; Performer
Primary Artist: 10cc; Main Performer
Drums: Paul Burgess
Stuart Tosh; Performer
Guitar: Rick Fenn
Eric Stewart; Performer
Keyboard: Duncan Mackay; Performer
Performer: Rick Fenn
Graham Gouldman
Eric Stewart
Duncan Mackay
Paul Burgess
Stuart Tosh; Performer
Vocals: Graham Gouldman; Performer
Composer: Eric Stewart
Graham Gouldman; Composer
Producer: 10cc; Production
Composer Lyricist: Graham Gouldman
Eric Stewart; Other

2. For You And I

Primary Artist: 10cc; Main Performer
Composer: Eric Stewart
Graham Gouldman; Composer
Producer: Graham Gouldman
Eric Stewart; Production
Composer Lyricist: Graham Gouldman
Eric Stewart; Other

3. Take These Chains

Primary Artist: 10cc; Main Performer
Composer: Eric Stewart
Graham Gouldman; Composer
Producer: Graham Gouldman
Eric Stewart; Production
Composer Lyricist: Graham Gouldman
Eric Stewart; Other

4. Shock On The Tube (Don't Want Love)

Primary Artist: 10cc; Main Performer
Composer: Eric Stewart; Composer
Producer: Graham Gouldman
Eric Stewart; Production
Composer Lyricist: Eric Stewart; Other

5. Last Night

Primary Artist: 10cc; Main Performer
Composer: Graham Gouldman
Richard William Fenn; Composer
Producer: Graham Gouldman
Eric Stewart; Production
Composer Lyricist: Graham Gouldman
Richard William Fenn; Other

6. Anonymous Alcoholic

Primary Artist: 10cc; Main Performer
Composer: Eric Stewart
Graham Gouldman; Composer
Producer: Graham Gouldman
Eric Stewart; Production
Composer Lyricist: Graham Gouldman
Eric Stewart; Other

7. Reds In My Bed

Primary Artist: 10cc; Main Performer
Composer: Eric Stewart
Stephen Payton Tosh; Composer
Producer: Graham Gouldman
Eric Stewart; Production
Composer Lyricist: Eric Stewart
Stephen Payton Tosh; Other

8. Lifeline

Primary Artist: 10cc; Main Performer
Composer: Graham Gouldman; Composer
Producer: Graham Gouldman
Eric Stewart; Production
Composer Lyricist: Graham Gouldman; Other

9. Tokyo

Primary Artist: 10cc; Main Performer
Composer: Eric Stewart; Composer
Producer: Graham Gouldman
Eric Stewart; Production
Composer Lyricist: Eric Stewart; Other

10. Old Mister Time

Primary Artist: 10cc; Main Performer
Composer: Duncan Mccallum Mackay
Eric Stewart; Composer
Producer: Graham Gouldman
Eric Stewart; Production
Composer Lyricist: Eric Stewart
Duncan Mccallum Mackay; Other

11. From Rochdale To Ocho Rios

Primary Artist: 10cc; Main Performer
Composer: Graham Gouldman; Composer
Producer: Graham Gouldman
Eric Stewart; Production
Composer Lyricist: Graham Gouldman; Other

12. Everything You Wanted To Know About!!!

Primary Artist: 10cc; Main Performer
Composer: Eric Stewart; Composer
Producer: Graham Gouldman
Eric Stewart; Production
Composer Lyricist: Eric Stewart; Other

13. Nothing Can Move Me

Producer: 10cc; Production
Primary Artist: 10cc; Main Performer
Composer: Eric Stewart
Graham Gouldman; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Graham Gouldman
Eric Stewart; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

53 minutes and 23 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 640x640 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

11/13 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock

Label

Virgin EMI

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1996

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

73145349732