Prism (Prism album)


Prism is the self-titled debut album by Canadian rock band Prism. It was released in May 1977 on the Canadian record label GRT. It was produced primarily by Bruce Fairbairn and the majority of songs written by Jim Vallance. It achieved platinum status in Canada.
Prism peaked at #137 on the Billboard 200 in November 1977.
"Spaceship Superstar" became the band's signature song and a staple of Canadian rock radio. Record producer Bruce Fairbairn and songwriter Jim Vallance both went on to achieve huge international success.

Track listing

All songs written by Jim Vallance under the pseudonym Rodney Higgs, unless otherwise noted.
  1. "Spaceship Superstar" – 4:06
  2. "Open Soul Surgery" ' – 3:51
  3. "It's Over" – 4:06
  4. "Take Me to the Kaptin" – 3:59
  5. "Vladivostok" – 5:08
  6. "Amelia" – 3:14
  7. "Freewill" ' – 3:04
  8. "Julie" – 3:21
  9. "I Ain't Lookin' Anymore" – 3:28

    Cover Versions

The song "Open Soul Surgery" was covered by April Wine in their 1986 album Walking Through Fire, as well as Ian Lloyd’s 1979 album “Goose Bumps”.

Personnel

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