Michael Fury - Affairs In Babylon

Tracks

Side 1

		Track Name	Length
	1	Affairs In Babylon	01:50
	2	Through the Thunder of Another Night	05:51
	3	Pictures & Prints	03:54
	4	There's Gonna be a Fire Tonite	03:13
	5	These are the Good Times	03:40

Side 2

		Track Name	Length
	1	(Janie) - Here We Go Again	04:04
	2	Hot Words	04:05
	3	...And We All Go Down to the River...	04:21
	4	White Wine & Roses	03:28
	5	Love Comes Down	04:39

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Information/Write-up

Confusingly, Michael Fury is not an individual but the name of the band which was formed in 1979 by singer Myles Hunter formerly of the Canadian band Avalon, guitarist Rob Kennedy and bassist Martyn Jones with the name of Michael Fury being chosen as he was, apparently, a character in the James Joyce story The Dead. The band toured frequently but was finished by 1983 only to be resurrected a year later with the introduction of former the Zon keyboardist Howard Helm and drummer Dave Mihal and this line-up released the debut Affairs In Babylon in 1984. There then followed a period of turmoil which was mainly caused by many, including record labels, believing that the band was a solo act featuring, yes you’ve guessed it, Michael Fury! The band then played around with the album and re-issued it again in 1985 but this time under the name Refugee to prevent any further misunderstandings but the damage had already been done.

Now, this record really is a time capsule as you put it on and you are immediately transported to those strange days of the early ’80s and is another soft/melodic rock album that could be the soundtracks to the world of Miami Vice with turned up sleeves and Armani suits. The album contains all of those little ’80s tricks like synth drums that were great at the time but drive you crazy now but, other than that, the music hold sup very well and is a Michael Bolton meets Mr Mister AOR classy album. Lots of smooth ballads and up tempo rockers keep you thoroughly entertained but, ultimately, it really belongs in the ’80s and is something of a curiosity now but if you had the album at the time then I’m sure you will want it again to remind you of past glories.

Myles Hunter: lead vocals
Martyn Jones: vocals, bass
Dave Mihal: drums
Rob Kennedy: vocals, guitar
Greg Bociek: keyboards
Howard Helm: keyboards

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