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CAA 1002
The Heir Apparent
Heir Worthiness
Logbook page 2 · CAA Records
The Heir Apparent
A concept album about succession and altitude.
- Running time
- 67 min · 9 movements · four sides
- Directive
- AD 85-19-11 · Recurring
- Format
- Double LP, gatefold sleeve · CAA Records CAA 1002 · 1986
- Recorded
- Stillwater Sound, Dayton, Ohio, August 1985 – February 1986
Side One
- 1.The Heir Apparent · Master in restoration14:20
- 2.Line of Succession3:50
Side Two
- 3.Service Ceiling9:15
- 4.British (Mostly)7:40
Side Three
- 5.Absolute Ceiling5:10
- 6.Dayton Speaks (Finally)6:45
- 7.Primogeniture at Flight Level 4106:00
Side Four
- 8.The Heir Apparent (Reprise)9:40
- 9.Next Inspection Due4:55
Dayton Speaks (Finally)
Titles only. Words are not on file.
Sleeve note
A concept album about succession and altitude: who comes next, and how high anyone may go. Sides two and three climb from service ceiling to absolute ceiling, at which point Mr. Kessler speaks. Twelve-string guitar by D. Kessler, at the band's request, on this album only. Timpani tuned to D and struck once, per paragraph 3.2.1. Recurring: next inspection due within twelve calendar months of purchase.