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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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| 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/>[[Roadrunner Records|Roadrunner]] (Europe)
| label = [[Metal Blade Records|Metal Blade]] (US)<br/>
[[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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| rev1 =[[AllMusic]]
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| 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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'''''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]].
'''''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]].


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.{{cn}}
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}}


''Escape to Nowhere'' is the first Omen album to feature keyboards.{{cn}}
''Escape to Nowhere'' is the first Omen album to feature keyboards.{{citation needed|date=October 2020}}


==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]]
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* Coburn Pharr – vocals
* Coburn Pharr – vocals
* Kenny Powell – guitars
* Kenny Powell – guitars
⚫
* Steve Wittig – drums
* Jody Henry – bass
* Jody Henry – bass
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* Steve Wittig – drums


;Additional musicians
;Additional musicians
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* Paul Silver – additional guitar on "Radar Love"
* Paul Silver – additional guitar on "Radar Love"
* Cam Daigneault – drums (replaced Steve Witting after the album's recording)
* Cam Daigneault – drums (replaced Steve Witting after the album's recording)
* Chris Holly – guitar (North American tour)
* Chris Holly – guitar (North American tour)


;Production
;Production
* [[Paul O'Neill (rock producer)|Paul O'Neill]] – 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==
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[[Category:1988 albums]]
[[Category:1988 albums]]

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

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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

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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

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  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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