Death Walks Behind You
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Reception
In a retrospective review of 2011, Raffaella Berry wrote, "Though not exactly flawless, Death Walks Behind You is an impressive offering that is almost a must-listen for Hammond fans and anyone who likes their prog with a harder edge (though not necessarily metal). A fascinating, almost addictive album by an underrated band, whose long but chequered career ended tragically with Vincent Crane's death in 1989."[2]
Track listing
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Personnel
- Atomic Rooster[3]
- John Du Cann – guitars, lead vocals
- Vincent Crane – Hammond organ, piano, keyboard bass, backing vocals
- Paul Hammond – drums, percussion
Charts
Template:Album chartTemplate:Album chartTemplate:Album chartTemplate:Album chart| Chart (1971) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)[4] | 13 |
References
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- The New Musical Express Book of Rock, 1975, Star Books, Template:ISBN