Wheels In Motion by Any Trouble - Uhune

ALBUM

Any Trouble's 1980 debut was a wonderful slice of new wave flavored pub/pop/rock, which despite a fair amount of critical buzz, never really delivered on its commercial promise. With its second release, 1981's Wheels in Motion, produced by Mike Howlett (A Flock of Seagulls, Berlin), the band took a slightly more sophisticated, studio approach with singer/songwriter Clive Gregson's songs, veering away from the breakneck, live energy of Where Are All the Nice Girls?, which for the most part simply captured their feverish stage act in a studio setting. Still, whatever spark Wheels in Motion may lack is negligible thanks to the caliber of the material here. A handful of first-rate Gregson originals kick-start the proceedings, including the cautionary, albeit hopeful opener, "Trouble With Love," the irresistible power pop of "Open Fire" and the infectious rocker, "As Lovers Do." Several cuts in, the deliberate "Eastern Promise" is nearly as good, while "Power Cut" ranks just a rung below. Elsewhere, Richard Thompson's "Dimming of the Day," the only non-Gregson original, is given a slick, but affecting treatment. Moments of heavy-handed cynicism, as on the otherwise terrific, "Walking in Chains," as well as a couple of lackluster tracks drag things down to some extent, but still Wheels in Motion's highlights rank with the best work of Clive Gregson's career, both with and without Any Trouble. ~ Brett Hartenbach

1. Trouble With Love

Primary Artist: Any Trouble; Main Performer
Composer: Clive Gregson; Composer
Lyricist: Clive Gregson; Composer
Producer: John Wood; Production
Composer Lyricist: Clive Gregson; Other

2. Open Fire

Primary Artist: Any Trouble; Main Performer
Composer: Clive Gregson; Composer
Lyricist: Clive Gregson; Composer
Producer: John Wood; Production
Composer Lyricist: Clive Gregson; Other

3. As Lovers Do

Primary Artist: Any Trouble; Main Performer
Composer: Clive Gregson; Composer
Lyricist: Clive Gregson; Composer
Producer: John Wood; Production
Composer Lyricist: Clive Gregson; Other

4. Walking In Chains

Primary Artist: Any Trouble; Main Performer
Composer: Clive Gregson; Composer
Lyricist: Clive Gregson; Composer
Producer: John Wood; Production
Composer Lyricist: Clive Gregson; Other

5. Dimming Of The Day

Primary Artist: Any Trouble; Main Performer
Composer: Richard Thompson; Composer
Lyricist: Richard Thompson; Composer
Producer: John Wood; Production
Composer Lyricist: Richard Thompson; Other

6. Another Heartache

Primary Artist: Any Trouble; Main Performer
Composer: Clive Gregson; Composer
Lyricist: Clive Gregson; Composer
Producer: John Wood; Production
Composer Lyricist: Clive Gregson; Other

7. To Be A King

Primary Artist: Any Trouble; Main Performer
Composer: Clive Gregson; Composer
Lyricist: Clive Gregson; Composer
Producer: John Wood; Production
Composer Lyricist: Clive Gregson; Other

8. Power Cut

Primary Artist: Any Trouble; Main Performer
Composer: Clive Gregson; Composer
Lyricist: Clive Gregson; Composer
Producer: John Wood; Production
Composer Lyricist: Clive Gregson; Other

9. Eastern Promise

Primary Artist: Any Trouble; Main Performer
Composer: Clive Gregson; Composer
Lyricist: Clive Gregson; Composer
Producer: John Wood; Production
Composer Lyricist: Clive Gregson; Other

10. The Sun Never Sets

Primary Artist: Any Trouble; Main Performer
Composer: Clive Gregson; Composer
Lyricist: Clive Gregson; Composer
Producer: John Wood; Production
Composer Lyricist: Clive Gregson; Other

11. Wheels In Motion

Primary Artist: Any Trouble; Main Performer
Composer: Clive Gregson; Composer
Lyricist: Clive Gregson; Composer
Producer: John Wood; Production
Composer Lyricist: Clive Gregson; Other

12. Snapshot

Primary Artist: Any Trouble; Main Performer
Composer: Clive Gregson; Composer
Lyricist: Clive Gregson; Composer
Producer: John Wood; Production
Composer Lyricist: Clive Gregson; Other

13. Follow That Car

Primary Artist: Any Trouble; Main Performer
Composer: Clive Gregson; Composer
Lyricist: Clive Gregson; Composer
Producer: John Wood; Production
Composer Lyricist: Clive Gregson; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

49 minutes and 52 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

6/13 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative, New Wave, Rock & Roll

Label

Stiff Records

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jul 31, 1981

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602567504740