2008 Michael Schenker Group – In the Midst of Beauty
In the Midst of Beauty is the tenth studio album by the Michael Schenker Group (MSG). The album was released on 13 May 2008 and marked the comeback of the original MSG singer, Gary Barden, so the MSG name is added with Schenker – Barden on the album’s cover. By Schenker’s own notes to the CD, “This title came about through my experience and realisation that – in the midst of beauty – the beast is always waiting and ready to attack…”.
Tracks
| 1 | City Lights (Gary Barden, Michael Schenker) | 3:45 |
| 2 | Competition (Gary Barden, Michael Schenker) | 3:22 |
| 3 | I Want You (Gary Barden, Michael Schenker) | 4:34 |
| 4 | End of the Line (Gary Barden, Michael Schenker) | 4:02 |
| 5 | Summerdays (Gary Barden, Michael Schenker) | 5:13 |
| 6 | A Night to Remember (Gary Barden, Michael Schenker) | 4:41 |
| 7 | Wings of Emotion (Gary Barden, Michael Schenker) | 4:06 |
| 8 | Come Closer (Gary Barden, Michael Schenker) | 2:58 |
| 9 | The Cross of Crosses (Gary Barden, Michael Schenker) | 4:57 |
| 10 | Nana (Gary Barden, Michael Schenker) | 3:35 |
| 11 | I Am the One (Gary Barden, Michael Schenker) | 3:55 |
| 12 | Ride on My Way (Gary Barden, Michael Schenker) | 4:45 |
Media
Musicians
| Bass | Neil Murray |
| Drums | Simon Phillips |
| Guitar | Michael Schenker |
| Keyboards | Don Airey |
| Organ | Don Airey |
| Vocals | Gary Barden |
Liner Notes
Producer – Romi Schickle, Siggi Schwarz
Engineer – Romi Schickle
Mixing – Romi Schickle, Siggi Schwarz
Artwork – David Rheinhardt, Markus Fache
Design (Logo) – David Rheinhardt
Photography By – Bernard Froggatt, Debbie Turska
Recorded At – Studio 2, Neu-Ulm
Recorded At – Phantom Recordings
Mixed At – Studio 2, Neu-Ulm
Mastered At – Studio 2, Neu-Ulm