In Deep (Argent album)
| In Deep | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 5 March 1973 | |||
| Genre | Rock, progressive rock | |||
| Length | 45:03 | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
| Producer | Chris White, Rod Argent | |||
| Argent chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [1] |
In Deep is the fourth studio album by English rock band Argent, released by Epic Records in October 1973. It features the original full-length recording of "God Gave Rock and Roll to You", which reached No. 18 in the UK charts (U.S. No. 114) when released in edited form as a single later the same year. It was remade by Kiss as "God Gave Rock 'n' Roll to You II" for the film Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey in 1991. The album reached No. 69 in Canada.[2]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "God Gave Rock and Roll to You" | Russ Ballard | 6:44 |
| 2. | "It's Only Money, Part 1" | Ballard | 4:03 |
| 3. | "It's Only Money, Part 2" | Ballard | 5:08 |
| 4. | "Losing Hold" | Rod Argent, Chris White | 5:30 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5. | "Be Glad" | Argent, White | 8:38 |
| 6. | "Christmas for the Free" | Argent, White | 4:15 |
| 7. | "Candles on the River" | Argent, White | 7:01 |
| 8. | "Rosie" | Ballard | 3:44 |
Personnel
Argent
- Russ Ballard – electric and acoustic guitars, lead vocals
- Rod Argent – organ, backing vocals, piano, electric piano, Mellotron; lead vocals on "Christmas for the Free"
- Jim Rodford – bass, backing vocals
- Robert Henrit – drums, percussion
Additional personnel
- Derek Griffiths – guitar solo on "Christmas for the Free" (Ballard was taken ill in the studio)
Charts
| Chart (1973) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)[3] | 69 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[4] | 49 |
| US Billboard 200[5] | 90 |
References
- ^ AllMusic review
- ^ "RPM Magazine - May 26, 1973 - page 12" (PDF).
- ^ "Top RPM Albums: Issue 4819". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Argent Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
