Avion

Description

The self-titled album by the Australian rock band Avion – featuring singer, songwriter, and guitarist Randall Waller – was released in Australia on RCA ‎Records in 1983. RCA also released the album in the US and Canada featuring different cover artwork. The album was recorded by John Bee at EMI Studios 301 in Sydney, Australia; with Chris Gilbey producing. Mixed by Bob Clearmountain at the Power Station in New York, USA. All songs written or co-written by Randall Waller.

Avion features Randall Waller on lead vocals and acoustic and electric guitars, Martyn Toole on guitar, Evan Murray on keyboards, and a rhythm section consisting of bassist Kendall Waller and drummer John Waller, both as well providing backing vocals.

LP tracklist:

Side One
A1. “I Need You” – 3:51
A2. “Diamond Eyes” – 4:17
A3. “Lady Of The Night” – 2:58
A4. “We Can Try” – 3:24
A5. “Warrior” – 4:34

Side Two
B1. “Never Let Me Go” – 4:27
B2. “Where Do We Go From Here” – 3:40
B3. “Always Waiting” – 3:32
B4. “Who’s Crying Now” – 3:06
B5. “Once Bitten, Twice Shy” – 3:19

Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and 12-inch vinyl LP by RCA. Later re-issued on CD.

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CREDITS. Produced by Chris Gilbey. Recorded at EMI Studios 301 in Sydney, Australia. Engineered by John Bee. Mixed by Bob Clearmountain at the Power Station in New York. Mastered by Bob Ludwig at Masterdisk, New York.

Musicians: Avion – Randall Waller (Vocals, Acoustic and Electric Guitars), Evan Murray (Keyboards), Martyn Toole (Guitar), Kendall Waller (Bass, Backing Vocals), John Waller (Drums, Backing Vocals). Rick Chadwick (Additional Keyboards, Synthesizer Programming).