Truth and Beauty is the debut solo album by Ian McNabb, released in 1993. It was recorded shortly after he left the Icicle Works. The album peaked at No. 51 on the official UK charts. It was reissued in September 2013 as an expanded edition, including a second disc of B-sides.
Critical reception AllMusic wrote that "McNabb's cozy-fireplace vocals are finally layered right up front in the mix where they belong."
Track listing All songs written and arranged by Ian McNabb. Truth and Beauty [International] "(I Go) My Own Way" (5:09) "These Are the Days" (4:29) "Great Dreams of Heaven" (5:07) "Truth and Beauty" (6:50) "I'm Game" (4:32) "If Love Was Like Guitars" (5:06) "Story of My Life" (3:17) "That's Why I Believe" (5:26) "Trip with Me" (3:48) "Make Love to You" (4:39) "Presence of the One" (11:58)
Personnel Robert Ian McNabb – vocals, keyboards, guitars Dave Baldwin – keyboards on "These are the Days" Gordon Longworth – lead guitar on "If Love was Like Guitars", "Story of My Life" and "Presence of the One" Roy Corkill – electric bass, drum and keyboard programming Technical Ken Nelson, Mark Phythian – mixing Robert Shaw – cover photography
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