| Double Vision | ||||
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Foreigner_-_Double_Vision.jpg) Original sleeve by Norman Seeff. (The band is in the French Quarter in New Orleans, in front of the Market Place Produce Company #81 French Market Place). | ||||
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| Released | June 20, 1978 | |||
| Recorded | March – May 1978 | |||
| Studio | Sound City, Van Nuys | |||
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| Length | 37:55 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Foreigner_-_Double_Vision_(2).jpg) U.S. 2nd vinyl pressing | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| Christgau's Record Guide | C−[3] |
| Rolling Stone |  [4] |
Double Vision is the second studio album by the British-American rock band Foreigner, released on 20 June 1978 by Atlantic Records. Recorded between March - May 1978, it was Foreigner's only album co-produced by Keith Olsen and the last recording with bass guitarist Ed Gagliardi who would be later replaced by Rick Wills.
Double Vision was the first in the line of many other recordings in which A&R executive John Kalodner would simply have his name listed twice in liner notes, as a play on the title of this album. The phrase "John Kalodner: John Kalodner" originated when the producer Olsen was wondering just how to credit Kalodner's involvement in the band and the album. In keeping with the double vision theme, guitarist Mick Jones came up with an idea of doubling the name.[5]
"Tramontane" is the only instrumental track Foreigner have released to date on a studio album.
Mick Jones takes the lead vocals on "Back Where You Belong" and "I Have Waited So Long".
- ^ "The Great Rock Discography". p. 301.
- ^ Hinds, Andy. Foreigner: "Double Vision" > Review at AllMusic. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
- ^ Christgau, Robert (1981). "Consumer Guide '70s: F". Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor & Fields. ISBN 089919026X. Retrieved February 24, 2019 – via robertchristgau.com.
- ^ Evans, Paul (2004). "Foreigner". The New Rolling Stone Album Guide (Completely Revised and Updated 4th ed.). New York: Fireside. p. 307. ISBN 0-7432-0169-8.
- ^ Fishman, Laurie. "Biography : John Kalodner". John Kalodner.com. Retrieved 18 January 2017.