THE CRY - 1997

Track Listing: 
1. Theme 
2. The Cry 
3. The Offering 
4. Problem Line 
5. Isolation 
6. Fallen Idols 
7. Guidance 
8. Only Child 
9. Stolen Promise 
10. The Healer 

INTRODUCTION 
For those of you who are familiar with the "Crying For Help" pieces they should need no introduction. For those of you listening to Arena for the first time, read on..... back together again with the original titles, as well as using this chance to expand..... 

The "Crying For Help" tracks were originally intended to be one piece of music. The plan was to write a 'Theme and Variations' which were integral to themselves, both musically and conceptually. At a later point, it was decided to use separate parts of this composition to act as musical interludes between larger and more intense songs on their two first albums, "Songs From The Lions Cage" and "Pride". 

With this mini album the band have taken the opportunity to put the tracks back together again, whilst using this chance to expand, change and create fresh material. "The Cry" also features a song called "The Healer" written to be the final part of the "Crying For Help" series. 

It is hoped that "The Cry" will provide yet further insight into the many musical and lyrical facets of Arena. 

Line-up: 
Clive Nolan - Keyboards 
Mick Pointer - Drums 
Paul Wrightson - Vocals 
John Mitchell - Guitars 
John Jowitt - Bass 

Produced by: 
Clive Nolan 
(except "Problem Line", produced by Mike Stobbie) 

Mixed by: 
Simon Hanhart 
(except "Problem Line", mixed by Teo Miller) 

Recorded at: 
Thin Ice Studios 
(except "Problem Line", recorded at Arena Studios) 

Mixed at: 
Thin Ice Studios (Track 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10) 
The Music Station (Track 3, 7) 
Arena Studios (Track 4)