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{{for|the novel also published as Escape to Nowhere|One (David Karp novel)}}
{{for|the novel also published as Escape to Nowhere|One (David Karp novel)}}
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{{Infobox album
| name = Escape to Nowhere
| name = Escape to Nowhere
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| released = {{Start date|1988|10||df=yes}}
| released = {{Start date|1988|10|31}}
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| studio = [[Record Plant Studios|The Record Plant]], [[New York City]]
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| genre = [[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]]
| genre = [[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]]
| length = {{Duration|m=38|s=50}}
| length = {{Duration|m=38|s=50}}
| label = [[Metal Blade Records|Metal Blade]] (US)<br/>
| language = English
| label = [[Metal Blade Records|Metal Blade]] (USA)<br/>[[Roadrunner Records|Roadrunner]] (Europe)
[[Roadrunner Records|Roadrunner]] (Europe)
| producer = [[Paul O'Neill (rock producer)|Paul O'Neill]]
| producer = [[Paul O'Neill (producer)|Paul O'Neill]]
| prev_title = [[Nightmares (Omen album)|Nightmares]]
| prev_title = [[Nightmares (EP)|Nightmares]] {{noitalic|(EP)}}
| prev_year = 1987
| prev_year = 1987
| next_title = [[Reopening the Gates]]
| next_title = [[Reopening the Gates]]
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{{Album reviews
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| rev1 =[[AllMusic]]
| rev1Score = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.allmusic.com/album/escape-to-nowhere-r14478/review | title = Omen - Escape to Nowhere review | accessdate = 2011-10-10 | last= Rivadavia | first= Eduardo | work = [[Allmusic]] | publisher = [[Rovi Corporation]]}}</ref>
| rev1Score = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.allmusic.com/album/escape-to-nowhere-r14478/review | title = Omen - Escape to Nowhere review | accessdate = 2011-10-10 | last= Rivadavia | first= Eduardo | work = [[AllMusic]] | publisher = [[Rovi Corporation]]}}</ref>
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| rev2 =[[Rock Hard (magazine)|Rock Hard]]
| rev2Score = {{Rating|7|10}}<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.rockhard.de/megazine/reviewarchiv/review-anzeigen.html?tx_rxreviewdb_pi1%5Breview%5D=6243 | title = Review Album | accessdate = 2011-10-10 | last= Kupfer | first= Thomas | work = Rock Hard | publisher = Hi-Media}}</ref>}}
| rev2Score = {{Rating|7|10}}<ref>{{cite web | url= http://www.rockhard.de/megazine/reviewarchiv/review-anzeigen.html?tx_rxreviewdb_pi1%5Breview%5D=6243 | title = Review Album | accessdate = 2011-10-10 | last= Kupfer | first= Thomas | work = Rock Hard | publisher = Hi-Media}}</ref>}}


'''''Escape to Nowhere''''' is the fourth studio album of the American [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band [[Omen (band)|Omen]]. It was originally released in 1988 by [[Metal Blade Records|Metal Blade]].
'''''Escape to Nowhere''''' is the fourth studio album by American [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band [[Omen (band)|Omen]]. It was originally released in 1988 via [[Metal Blade Records]].


This is the first Omen studio album with Coburn Pharr on [[vocals]] (later [[Annihilator (band)|Annihilator]] member), replacing J.D. Kimball.
It is the first Omen album with Coburn Pharr on vocals (later an [[Annihilator (band)|Annihilator]] member), replacing J.D. Kimball. Cam Daigneault had replaced Steve Witting on drums before the album's release, but all drums tracks used in the album are played by Witting.{{citation needed|date=October 2020}}


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''Escape to Nowhere'' is the first Omen album to feature keyboards.{{citation needed|date=October 2020}}
Also, Cam Daigneault had replaced Steve Witting on [[drums]] before album's release, but all drums tracks used in the album are played by Witting.

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''Escape to Nowhere'' is the first Omen album to feature [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]].


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
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| length1 = 5:10
| length1 = 5:10
| title2 = [[Radar Love]]
| title2 = [[Radar Love#Cover versions|Radar Love]]
| note2 = [[Golden Earring]] cover
| note2 = [[Golden Earring]] cover
| writer2 = [[George Kooymans]], [[Barry Hay]]
| writer2 = [[George Kooymans]], [[Barry Hay]]
| length2 = 6:07
| length2 = 6:07
| title3 = Escape To Nowhere
| title3 = Escape to Nowhere
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| length3 = 4:20
| title4 = Cry For The Morning
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| length4 = 4:05
| length4 = 4:05
| title5 = Thorn In Your Flesh
| title5 = Thorn in Your Flesh
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| length5 = 4:03
| length5 = 4:03
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| length7 = 3:15
| title8 = King Of The Hill
| title8 = King of the Hill
| writer8 =
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| length8 = 4:06
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==Personnel==
==Personnel==
;Omen
;Omen
* Coburn Pharr - [[Vocals]]
* Coburn Pharr – vocals
* Kenny Powell - [[Electric Guitar|Guitars]]
* Kenny Powell – guitars
* Jody Henry – bass
* Steve Wittig - [[Drums]]
* Steve Wittig – drums
* Jody Henry - [[Bass Guitar|Bass]]


;Additional musicians
;Additional musicians
* Bob Kinkel - [[Keyboard instrument|Keyboards]]
* Bob Kinkel – keyboards
* Paul Silver - additional Guitar on ''Radar Love''
* Paul Silver – additional guitar on "Radar Love"
* Cam Daigneault - Drums (replaced Steve Witting after the album recording)
* Cam Daigneault – drums (replaced Steve Witting after the album's recording)
* Chris Holly – guitar (North American tour)


;Production
;Production
* [[Paul O'Neill (rock producer)|Paul O'Neill]] - [[Record producer|Production]]
* [[Paul O'Neill (producer)|Paul O'Neill]] – production, arrangements
*[[Omen (band)|Omen]] – arrangements
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* Gary Smith - [[Cover Art]]
*James Ball – engineer
*Jon Goldwater – management
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*Gary Smith – cover painting
*Wendy Kramer – Design


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

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[[Category:Metal Blade Records albums]]
[[Category:Albums produced by Paul O'Neill (rock producer)]]
[[Category:Albums produced by Paul O'Neill (rock producer)]]



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Latest revision as of 16:20, 30 September 2023

For the novel also published as Escape to Nowhere, see One (David Karp novel).

Escape to Nowhere
Studio album by
Omen
ReleasedOctober 31, 1988 (1988-10-31)
StudioThe Record Plant, New York City
GenreHeavy metal
Length38:50
LabelMetal Blade (US)
Roadrunner (Europe)
ProducerPaul O'Neill
Omen chronology
Nightmares (EP)
(1987) 		Escape to Nowhere
(1988) 		Reopening the Gates
(1997)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Rock Hard[2]

Escape to Nowhere is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band Omen. It was originally released in 1988 via Metal Blade Records.

It is the first Omen album with Coburn Pharr on vocals (later an Annihilator member), replacing J.D. Kimball. Cam Daigneault had replaced Steve Witting on drums before the album's release, but all drums tracks used in the album are played by Witting.[citation needed]

Escape to Nowhere is the first Omen album to feature keyboards.[citation needed]

Track listing

[edit]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."It's Not Easy" 5:10
2."Radar Love" (Golden Earring cover)George Kooymans, Barry Hay6:07
3."Escape to Nowhere" 4:20
4."Cry for the Morning" 4:05
5."Thorn in Your Flesh" 4:03
6."Poisoned" 4:31
7."Nomads" 3:15
8."King of the Hill" 4:06
9."No Way Out" 3:14

Personnel

[edit]
Omen
  • Coburn Pharr – vocals
  • Kenny Powell – guitars
  • Jody Henry – bass
  • Steve Wittig – drums
Additional musicians
  • Bob Kinkel – keyboards
  • Paul Silver – additional guitar on "Radar Love"
  • Cam Daigneault – drums (replaced Steve Witting after the album's recording)
  • Chris Holly – guitar (North American tour)
Production
  • Paul O'Neill – production, arrangements
  • Omen – arrangements
  • James Ball – engineer
  • Jon Goldwater – management
  • Gary Smith – cover painting
  • Wendy Kramer – Design

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Omen - Escape to Nowhere review". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved October 10, 2011.
  2. ^ Kupfer, Thomas. "Review Album". Rock Hard. Hi-Media. Retrieved October 10, 2011.



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