Mr. Universe (album)
| Mr. Universe | ||||
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| Released | 12 October 1979 | |||
| Recorded | June–July 1979 | |||
| Studio | Kingsway Recorders, London, UK | |||
| Genre | Hard rock, heavy metal | |||
| Length | 44:09 | |||
| Label | Acrobat (UK) Eastworld (Japan) Interfusion (Australia) | |||
| Producer | Paul "Chas" Watkins, Ian Gillan, Colin Towns, John McCoy | |||
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| Singles from Mr. Universe | ||||
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| Alternative cover | ||||
Cover of the Japanese release | ||||
| Audio sample | ||||
"Secret of the Dance" This sample from the album clearly demonstrates the band's dramatic departure from the jazz-rock fusion sound of the Ian Gillan Band
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal | 10/10 |
Mr. Universe is the second studio album by the British hard rock band Gillan, and the first with the classic line-up with Ian Gillan, Colin Towns, John McCoy, Bernie Tormé and Mick Underwood. Released in October 1979. The album reached No. 11 in the UK Albums Chart, and sold over 2 million copies worldwide.