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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Tiger Tiger

 Seven and the Ragged Tiger


- Background -

3rd studio album ... Released in November 1983
No. 1 on UK Albums Chart
Last album with the original line-up until Astronaut

According to Simon Le Bon, "Seven" represented the band members and two managers.  "Ragged Tiger" represented success.  Therefore, "seven people running after success." (Wikipedia)

- Track List -

(Side One)
1.  The Reflex
2.  New Moon on Monday
3.  (I'm Looking For) Cracks in the Pavement
4.  I Take the Dice
5.  Of Crime and Passion

(Side Two)
1.  Union of the Snake
2.  Shadows on Your Side
3.  Tiger Tiger
4.  The Seventh Stranger

Point of interest - Singles chart
"Union of the Snake" (October 1983) - #3 UK & U.S.
"New Moon on Monday (January 1984) - #9 UK ... #10 U.S.
"The Reflex" (April 1984) - #1 UK & U.S.

- Certifications -
Gold in Finland, Netherlands, Switzerland
Platinum in New Zealand and the UK
2x Platinum in the U.S.
3x Platinum in Canada

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