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1980 was a period of change for Heep, with John Sloman taking over lead vocal duties, Lee Kerslake bowing out from behind the drumstool, and main songwriter Ken Hensley ultimately leaving the band. John Sloman was born as John Anthony David Sloman in Cardiff (South Wales) in 1957 as the eldest of six children. ... Lee Kerslake (born April 16, 1947 in Bournemouth, Dorset, England) is the longtime drummer for rock group Uriah Heep. ... Kenneth William David (Ken) Hensley (born on 24 August, 1945, in Plumstead, South East London, England) is a keyboard (especially Hammond organ) player, guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer best known for his work with Uriah Heep during the 1970s. ...

This album is perhaps the most controversial of all Heep recordings, with many fans taking the position that Sloman's Geddy Lee-like vocals were simply not a good fit for the band, with others maintaining that the change was a refreshing one. As a result, Conquest is often regarded as either the band's best or worst album, depending upon whom you talk to.

Track listing

1. "No Return" (Bolder/Box/Hensley) – 6:07
2. "Imagination" (Hensley) – 5:49
3. "Feelings" (Hensley) – 5:26
4. "Fools" (Bolder) – 5:03
5. "Carry On" (Hensley) – 3:57
6. "Won't Have to Wait Too Long" (Bolder/Box/Hensley) – 4:54
7. "Out on the Street" (Hensley) – 5:57
8. "It Ain't Easy" (Bolder) – 5:45

Conquest was remastered and reissued in 1997 with several bonus tracks:

9. "Been Hurt (B-side)" (Hensley) – 3:56
   • B-side to "Carry On" featuring John Sloman on vocals.
10. "Love Stealer (Single A-side)" (Phil Wainman/Bolder) – 3:28
11. "Think It Over (Single A-side)" (Sloman/Bolder) – 3:33
    • Released as a picture sleeve single to promote the new line-up and tour of late 1980. Features Gregg Dechert on keyboards.
12. "My Joanna Needs Tuning (Inside Out) (B-side)" (Sloman/Bolder/Box/Gregg Dechert/Slade) – 3:02
    • B-side to "Think It Over"
13. "Lying (Out-take)" (Hensley/Sloman/Bolder/Slade) – 4:23
    • Previously unreleased out-take featuring John Sloman on vocals.

Originally "Been Hurt" was written for a fourth John Lawton-fronted album. This song was shelved after Lawton's departure. The original version with Lawton on vocals has been released on the remastered version of the Fallen Angel album. Gregg Dechert (born in Listowel, Ontario, Canada) is a former member of Uriah Heep. ... John Lawton (born July 11, 1946 in Halifax) is a rock and roll vocalist best known for his work with Lucifers Friend (1970–1976; 1981), Uriah Heep (1976–1979), and the Les Humphries Singers (1970s). ... Fallen Angel is the 12th album released by British rock band Uriah Heep in 1978. ...

Personnel

• John Sloman - lead vocals, piano
• Mick Box – guitars
• Ken Hensley – keyboards, synthesizer, guitars, back-up vocals
• Trevor Bolder - bass guitar
• Chris Slade - drums

John Sloman was born as John Anthony David Sloman in Cardiff (South Wales) in 1957 as the eldest of six children. ... Mick Box (born June 8, 1947 in Walthamstow, London, England) is the lead guitarist of British rock group Uriah Heep. ... Kenneth William David (Ken) Hensley (born on 24 August, 1945, in Plumstead, South East London, England) is a keyboard (especially Hammond organ) player, guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer best known for his work with Uriah Heep during the 1970s. ... Trevor Bolder (born June 9, 1950) is an English rock bass guitarist. ... Chris Slade (born October 30, 1946, in Pontypridd, Wales) is a rock drummer who has enjoyed a long and varied career. ...

Reference

• The Official Uriah Heep Discography