No Smoke Without Fire [Extra tracks, Import]

Wishbone Ash | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 25, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Import
• Label: Mca UK
• ASIN: B000024YFQ
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,127 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. You See Red

2. Baby The Angels Are Here

3. Ships In The Sky

4. Stand And Deliver

5. Anger In Harmony

6. Like A Child

7. The Way Of The World (Part One)

8. The Way Of The World (Part 2)

9. Firesign (Previously Unreleased)

10. Time And Space (Remix)

11. Lorelei (Live)

12. Come In From The Rain (Live)

13. Bad Weather Blues (Live)

Editorial Reviews

Reissue of their ninth studio album for MCA, originallyreleased in 1978. Digitally remastered by the band's MartinTurner, this edition features the original cover art, alleight original cuts and five bonus tracks: the previouslyunreleased 'Firesign', 'Time And Space' (Remix) and liveversions of 'Lorelei', 'Come In From The Rain' & 'BadWeather Blues'. 13 tracks total. 1998 Universal release.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Ash, October 4, 2002

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RKL (Asheville, NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: No Smoke Without Fire (Audio CD)

This is one of the better releases by the band, it includes 'You See Red' which is one of my favourite WA songs. The guitarwork just smokes, a killer track indeed. 'Baby The Angels Are Here'(another favourite) has that unique 'slow burn solo' that the band pulls off like nobody else. 'Ships In The Sky' has that dreamy mystical quality type of sound that Wishbone Ash does so well. Other standouts: 'Stand And Deliver'(a rakish song if I ever heard one), the two part flat-out rocker 'The Way Of The World', 'Time And Space'. The bonus tracks are welcome indeed as well as interesting. Mastered by Martin Turner, a detailed booklet with liner notes, and 70.10 in length. Sound quality is quite good with the only glitch being in Track 2 towards the end of the track(sounds like a momentary dropout on a tape to me). A winner.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Holy Smoke! This one BURNS!, September 12, 2005

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DeLayland "davie" (Washington, DC United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: No Smoke Without Fire (Audio CD)

I've been a fan of Wishbone Ash since their self-titled debut album but somehow lost track of the band after Argus. So, this is the first time I've heard No Smoke Without Fire and I can tell you this is one fine album. Both the song-writing and performances are outstanding. Indeed, there is not a bad track on the album. Not a one. Laurie Wisefield's monumental Stand and Deliver does just that and is simply magnificent (to name only one of them). It's classic extended guitar-riffing ASH at its finest and should be part of the band's regular touring repertoire (hint-hint!). And the bonus studio tracks, recorded at the same time as the album, are as good as the others. Martin Turner's Time and Space is a well-polished gem. The album was produced by Derek Lawrence, who produced the band's first three albums, and it shows.

I cannot understand the reviewer from Nashville that thought this was a let down from the band's previous work. I did not see their performances at the time and I do not doubt the band was at its best live onstage. Nevertheless, this album has far more energy than any of the others up to this point, post-Argus, (the album was originally released in 1978) and showcases songs from both M. Turner and L. Wisefield. Indeed, this album is arguably the high water mark of the Powell-Turner-Wisefield-Upton era and is one of the highlights of the band's work over it's three and a half decades - and counting - history (thanks to the continuing efforts of the intrepid and multi-talented Andy Powell).

If you are a Wishbone Ash fan and this album does not put a smile on your face, you are not listening. If you are not yet a fan, this is a fine one to get acquainted with the band that is known for its melodic, harmony guitars.

NOTE: The remastered release is VERY heavy on the bass and quite bright sounding. Though some may like it, be prepared to adjust your playback system accordingly. Once you do I think you will find the sound quality is superb!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Anger in Harmony" alone worth price, August 17, 2003

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Patrick Gaudin (Lakeland, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: No Smoke Without Fire (Audio CD)

I personally love this album. I rank this and "New England" as my two favorite Ash albums, followed closely by "There's The Rub". I suggest buying this CD JUST for the song "Anger In Harmony". This great song starts off with a joyous, clean, percussive Strat rhythm by Mr. Andy Powell. It then progresses into a melodic tour de force with fantastic vocals by Martin Turner who also delivers a spectacular bassline. The song then ends with a total shifting of gears with a dueling of uplifting solos by Powell and Wisefield. You can also hear each of them switch to rhythm as the other takes his solo. So many subtle moments in their music.