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1980 studio album by Wishbone Ash From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Just Testing is the tenth studio album by the British rock band Wishbone Ash, released on 18 January 1980 by MCA Records. Recorded primarily at Surrey Sound Studios in England, it was the last to feature the original lead vocalist and bass guitarist Martin Turner until the release of Nouveau Calls (1987). The track "Helpless" is only the second cover version released by the band on a studio album, the previous one being "Vas Dis" on Pilgrimage.
Just Testing | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 18 January 1980 | |||
Recorded | 1979 | |||
Studio | Surrey Sound Studios, Leatherhead, England; except "Helpless" at Kingsway Recorders, London | |||
Genre | Hard rock | |||
Length | 38:00 | |||
Label | MCA | |||
Producer |
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Wishbone Ash chronology | ||||
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Singles from Just Testing | ||||
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The album reached number 43 in the UK Albums Chart.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Living Proof" | Laurie Wisefield, Claire Hamill | 5:44 |
2. | "Haunting Me" | 4:34 | |
3. | "Insomnia" | 5:10 | |
4. | "Helpless" | Paul Kendrick | 4:03 |
All tracks are written by Martin Turner, except where noted
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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5. | "Pay the Price" | 3:35 | |
6. | "New Rising Star" | 3:58 | |
7. | "Master of Disguise" | Andy Powell | 4:26 |
8. | "Lifeline" | Turner, Powell, Wisefield, Steve Upton | 6:29 |
Total length: | 38:00 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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9. | "Come On" | Chuck Berry | 3:23 |
10. | "Fast Johnny" | Turner, Powell, Wisefield, Upton | 4:04 |
11. | "Blowin' Free" (live) | Powell, Upton, Ted Turner, Turner | 6:34 |
12. | "Helpless" (live) | Kendrick | 3:46 |
Total length: | 55:43 |
Chart (1980) | Peak position |
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German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[2] | 51 |
UK Albums (OCC)[3] | 41 |
US Billboard 200[4] | 179 |
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