Throw the Warped Wheel Out is the debut studio album by the Scottish new wave band Fiction Factory. It was released in 1984 and included the UK and European hit single "(Feels Like) Heaven". The album failed to chart in the UK but was more successful in Europe, reaching the charts in Switzerland, Sweden and Germany. Alan Rankine of the Associates played the Synclavier, and produced the single "All or Nothing".
Critical reception
Upon release, Rolling Stone stated: "Fiction Factory are doubtless a most sincere bunch, and here they display excellent musicianship, lavish production and a dozen moderately tuneful songs. Unfortunately, they lack any real spark of originality..." Michael Sutton of AllMusic retrospectively wrote: "Any interest in Fiction Factory's Throw the Warped Wheel Out will most likely originate from the album's opening track, "(Feels Like) Heaven" - an '80s new wave classic. However, one song cannot carry the weight of an entire LP; fortunately, Fiction Factory were talented enough to craft worthy successors. Throw the Warped Wheel Out is a vastly underrated album, disappointing only record buyers who want every track to sound like "(Feels Like) Heaven."
Track listing
Personnel Fiction Factory Kevin Patterson – vocals Chic Medley – guitar Graham McGregor – bass Eddie Jordan – keyboards Mike Ogletree – drums; percussion
Additional musicians Graham Weir, Neil Weir – brass Grant Taylor – trumpet Alan Rankine – Synclavier
Production and artwork Peter Wilson – producer (1–4, 6–10) Alan Rankine – producer (5) Fiction Factory – remixing (4, 5, 10) Rosław Szaybo – art direction John Crancher – styling David McIntyre – photography
Charts Chart (1984–85) Peakposition Canadian Albums Chart 98 German Albums Chart 57 Swedish Albums Chart 34 Swiss Albums Chart 23
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