The Alchemist (Home album)

The Alchemist
Studio album by Home
Released	1973
Recorded	Rockfield Studios, Trident Studios
Genre	Progressive rock
Label	CBS Records
Producer	John Anthony
Home chronology
Home (1972) The Alchemist (1973)

The Alchemist is an album by British rock band Home, released in 1973 on the CBS Records label. It was the last album released by the group before they went their separate ways in 1974. Cliff Williams went on to join Bandit from 1975 to 1977 before he replaced Mark Evans in Australian hard rock band AC/DC. Guitarist Laurie Wisefield went on to achieve success with the British band Wishbone Ash. The record also featured Jimmy Anderson on keyboards. Though the album was loved by the critics, it did not sell well commercially.

Track listing

The story was written by Micky Stubbs and David Skillen. Lyrics: David Skillen. Music: Home.

1. "Schooldays"
2. "The Old Man Dying"
3. "Time Passes By"
4. "The Old Man Calling (Save the People)"
5. "The Disaster"
6. "The Sun's Revenge"
7. "A Secret to Keep"
8. "The Brass Band Played"
9. "Rejoicing"
10. "The Disaster Returns (Devastation)"
11. "The Death of the Alchemist"
12. "The Alchemist"

Esoteric remaster (2010) bonus tracks

1. "Green Eyed Fairy"
2. "Sister Rosalie"
3. "Hayward Town (previously unreleased)"

Personnel

• Laurie Wisefield - guitar
• Mick Stubbs - guitar, lead vocals
• Cliff Williams - bass guitar
• Mick "Cookie" Cook - drums
• Jimmy Anderson - keyboards, synthesizer
• John Anthony, Pat Moran, Mike Stone, Ted Sharp - engineers