| Sweet Deceiver | ||||
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| Released | March 1975 | |||
| Recorded | 1975 | |||
| Studio | The Manor Studio, Shipton-on-Cherwell, England | |||
| Genre | Rock, progressive pop | |||
| Length | 34:53 | |||
| Label | Island | |||
| Producer | Kevin Ayers, Ollie Halsall | |||
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Sweet Deceiver is the sixth studio album by Kevin Ayers and his last for Island Records. It is one of Ayers’ more rock-oriented productions, with the first side featuring the progressive material, while the second was more mainstream. Guitarist Ollie Halsall was now a key foil for Ayers and his playing on the opening track "Observations" is a clear demonstration of his dexterity. Elton John also joined the sessions, contributing some outstanding piano work to several tracks, including "Circular Letter" and "Toujours Le Voyage".