Real to Reel is the fourth studio album by American progressive rock band Starcastle. It was their final release on Epic Records.
Reception Real to Reel marked a drastic change of direction from their previous progressive rock efforts to a more album-oriented rock sound. It was a commercial failure, generally panned by critics and fans alike and ultimately led to Starcastle disbanding. Bassist Gary Strater moved to San Francisco before forming a new version of the band in 1985 that featured future Vicious Rumors guitarist Mark McGee.
Track listing All songs written by Starcastle, except where noted.
Side 1 "Half a Mind to Leave Ya" - 4:48 "Whatcha Gonna Do (When It All Comes Down On You)" - 3:33 "We Did It" - 3:54 "Nobody's Fool" - 4:00 (J. Lesser and Starcastle) "Song For Alaya" - 3:06 Side 2 "So Here We Are" - 3:57 (J. Lesser and Starcastle) "She" - 3:43 (J. Lesser and Starcastle) "The Stars Are Out Tonight" - 3:53 "When The Sun Shines At Midnight" - 6:16
Personnel Starcastle Terry Luttrell - lead vocals (except on "Song For Alaya") Stephen Hagler - lead vocals (on "Song For Alaya"), backing vocals, electric guitar, piano Matthew Stewart - backing vocals, electric guitar, slide guitar, electric sitar Gary Strater - backing vocals, bass guitar, clavinet Herb Schildt - piano, synthesizer, organ, string arrangements Stephen Tassler - backing vocals, drums, percussion
Production Staff Engineering and mixing - Jeffrey Lesser and Tom Pye Assistant engineer - Rick Sanchez Personal direction - Artistic Vision LTD, Irv Zuckerman, Steve Schankman, Paul Tassler Photography - Bob Seidemann
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