Red Skies over Paradise


Red Skies over Paradise is a 1981 album by Fischer-Z. This was the last album released under the classic line-up, despite the departure of keyboardist Steve Skolnik. This album featured many songs about politics and several references to the Cold War, the album title and cover in particular. The album received positive reviews from fans and encouraged band leader John Watts to pursue a solo career, thus ending Fischer-Z until its revival in 1987. Two of these songs were used in Deutschland 83. The sleeve stated: "This record owes a lot to Brighton."

Track listing

All songs written and arranged by John Watts
Side A
  1. "Berlin" - 4:32
  2. "Marliese" - 3:52
  3. "Red Skies over Paradise " - 4:32
  4. "In England" - 2:43
  5. "You'll Never Find Brian Here" - 2:08
  6. "Battalions of Strangers" - 5:03
Side B
  1. "Song and Dance Brigade" - 3:02
  2. "The Writer" - 3:20
  3. "Bathroom Scenario" - 3:47
  4. "Wristcutter's Lullaby" - 2:46
  5. "Cruise Missiles" - 4:15
  6. "Luton to Lisbon/Multinationals Bite" - 5:34

Personnel

;Fischer-Z
;Technical