Trickster opened for the Electric Light Orchestra back in the day. They made a lasting impression on me with irresistible hooks, a distinctive lead singer, and good lyrics. It’s a great addition to anyone’s 1970s rock collection.
1977 (06-11-22) – Find The Lady (Strange Days Records, POCE-1068)
1. Listen To My Music – 5:20
2. Rich Man – 3:58
3. Louise – 5:08
4. Miles And Miles Away – 4:47
5. If That’s The Way The Feeling Takes You – 2:44
6. Your Money Or Your Life – 4:52
7. The Song Will Always Be The Same – 3:55
8. Goodbye ’65 – 3:35
9. Let It Lie – 6:12
bonus tracks:
10. To Fly Away – 3:49
11. Never Too Old To Rock’N’Roll – 4:05
12. Rock’N’Roll Honeymoon – 4:27
13. If You’ve Got The Feeling – 3:17
Phil Bates (ELO Part II, Atlantic) – guitars, lead & backing vocals
Colin Hewinson – piano, synthesiser, backing vocals
Mike Sheppard – bass, guitar, backing vocals
Paul Elliot – drums, percussion
1979 (06-11-22) – Back To Zero (Strange Days Records, POCE-1069)
1. Tomorrow Belongs To Me – 3:58
2. Back To Zero – 4:12
3. You Make Me Want To Stay – 3:42
4. Road To Nowhere – 4:13
5. Bump In The Night – 4:14
6. Time Makes A Fool Of Everyone – 4:46
7. Hold On – 3:42
8. Falling For The Wrong Guy – 3:58
9. I’m Satisfied – 2:56
10. Can’t Stop Us Singing – 3:42
11. The Loser – 3:48
bonus tracks:
12. Sweet Freedom – 3:50
13. Rock’n Roll Crown – 3:19
14. April In Paris – 4:10
15. Everybody Needs A Hero – 4:09
Phil Bates (ELO Part II, Atlantic) – guitars, lead & backing vocals
Colin Hewinson – piano, synthesiser, backing vocals
Michael Groth – bass, guitar, lead & backing vocals
John Fincham – bass, backing vocals
Paul Elliott – drums, percussion