Young and Restless (Prism album)

Young and Restless is the fourth studio album by the Canadian rock band, Prism. It was originally released in 1980 by the record label Capitol. The album is notably the last album by the band to feature Ron Tabak as the lead vocalist, and it is also the last album to feature their long-time producer, Bruce Fairbairn.

Young and Restless
Studio album by
Prism
ReleasedAugust 1980
StudioLittle Mountain Sound Studios
GenreRock, pop rock, arena rock, soft rock
LabelCapitol
ProducerBruce Fairbairn and Prism
Prism chronology
Armageddon
(1979)		 Young and Restless
(1980)		 All the Best From Prism
(1980)
Singles from Young and Restless
  1. "Young and Restless"
    Released: 1980
  2. "American Music"
    Released: 1980
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

The album was viewed negatively by the majority of music critics. It was also a commercial disappointment, being their first album failing to chart on the Billboard 200. However, in 1980, Young and Restless did achieve Platinum status in Canada (in excess of 100,000 copies sold).

Critical reception

Reviewing for AllMusic critic Mike DeGagne wrote of the album "The solid instrumental sound and confident songwriting that they produced on their last recording have somehow disappeared, and even John Hall's synthesizers can't muster any redemption amongst the album's filler. Young & Restless showed signs of the band declining in all aspects, which was later confirmed on Prism's future releases."[1]

Track listing
  1. "American Music" (Lindsay Mitchell) - 3:59
  2. "Young and Restless" (Al Harlow, Mitchell) - 3:25
  3. "Satellite" (Harlow, Mitchell) - 3:36
  4. "Party Line" (Mitchell) - 3:08
  5. "Acid Rain" (Mitchell) - 4:35
  6. "Another World" (Harlow, Mitchell) - 4:22
  7. "The Visitor" (Mitchell) - 2:02
  8. "Deception" (Harlow) - 3:36
  9. "Hideaway" (Harlow) - 3:52
  10. "Runnin' for Cover" (Rocket Norton, Timothy McHugh) - 3:38

Personnel
Prism
  • Ron Tabak - lead vocals
  • John Hall - keyboards
  • Lindsay Mitchell - guitars, backing vocals
  • Rocket Norton - drums
  • Al Harlow - bass guitar, guitars, backing vocals
Additional personnel
Production
  • Robert Rock
  • Mike Fraser
  • Doug Grover
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References
  1. http://www.allmusic.com/album/young-restless-mw0000847745
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