Helen of Troy (album)

Helen of Troy
Studio album by John Cale
Released	November 1975
Recorded	1975
Genre	Rock
Length	40:21
Language	English
Label	Island
Producer	John Cale
John Cale chronology
Slow Dazzle (1975) Helen of Troy Guts (1977)

Helen of Troy is the sixth studio album by multi-instrumentalist John Cale. It was released in November 1975. It was his third and last full-length album on Island Records label.

Track listing

All songs composed by John Cale, except where noted.

1. "My Maria"
2. "Helen of Troy"
3. "China Sea"
4. "Engine"
5. "Save Us"
6. "Cable Hogue"
7. "I Keep A Close Watch"
8. "Pablo Picasso" (Jonathan Richman)
9. "Leaving It Up to You"
10. "Baby What You Want Me to Do?" (Jimmy Reed)
11. "Sudden Death"

Personnel

Adapted from the Helen of Troy liner notes.^[1]

• John Cale – vocals; keyboards; guitar
• Chris Spedding – guitar
• Pat Donaldson – bass guitar
• Timi Donald – drums

Additional personnel

• Phil Collins – drums
• Brian Eno – synthesizer
• Alan Courtney – spoken word on "Helen of Troy"
• Robert Kirby – string and choir arrangement
• Liza Strike – backing vocals (uncredited)

Production

• John Cale – producer
• John Wood – executive producer
• Vic Gamm – mixing
• George Peckham – mastering
• Edward Barker – design
• Keith Morris – photography

References

1. Helen of Troy (CD booklet). John Cale. Island Records. 1975.