Prism (Prism album)

Prism
Studio album by Prism
Released	May 1977
Recorded	1977
Genre	Rock
Length	34:17
Label	GRT
Producer	Bruce Fairbairn, Rodney Higgs
Prism chronology
Prism (1977) See Forever Eyes (1978)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]

Prism is the self-titled debut album by Canadian rock band Prism.^[2] It was released in May 1977 on the Canadian record label GRT. It was produced primarily by Bruce Fairbairn and the majority of songs written by Jim Vallance (he also served as co-producer on two tracks).^[3] It achieved platinum status in Canada (in excess of 100,000 units sold).^[4]

"Spaceship Superstar" became the band's signature song and a staple of Canadian rock radio.^[2] Record producer Bruce Fairbairn and songwriter Jim Vallance both went on to achieve huge international success.

Track listing

All songs written by Jim Vallance under the pseudonym Rodney Higgs, unless otherwise noted.

1. "Spaceship Superstar" (R. Higgs) – 4:06
2. "Open Soul Surgery" (R. Higgs, Holly Knight) – 3:51
3. "It's Over" – 4:06
4. "Take Me to the Kaptin" (R. Higgs) – 3:59
5. "Vladivostok" – 5:08
6. "Amelia" – 3:14
7. "Freewill" (Tom Lavin) – 3:04
8. "Julie" – 3:21
9. "I Ain't Lookin' Anymore" (Lindsay Mitchell) – 3:28

Personnel

• Lindsay Mitchell – vocals, guitar
• Ron Tabak – vocals
• John Hall – keyboards
• Ab Bryant – bass
• Rodney Higgs – drums, keyboards, producer
• Tom Lavin – guitar, vocals

with:

• Bruce Fairbairn – horn, producer
• Tom Keenlyside – horn

References

1. DeGagne, Mike. "Prism Prism review". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2012-11-19.
2. Vernon, Jaimie (November 29, 2004). "Prism". The Canadian Pop Encyclopedia. Canoe.ca. Retrieved Sep 10, 2014.
3. Brisebois, Dan. "Prism". Canadianbands.com. Retrieved Sep 10, 2014.
4. Certified platinum by the Canadian Recording Industry Association, August 1, 1978.

External links

• Prism Official website