| Locked In | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 12 March 1976[1] | |||
| Studio | Atlantic Studios, New York City, US | |||
| Genre | Rock, soft rock | |||
| Length | 36:58 | |||
| Label | MCA and Atlantic Records U.S. | |||
| Producer | Tom Dowd | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [2] |
Locked In is the sixth studio album by the rock band Wishbone Ash, and their second with guitarist Laurie Wisefield who had joined the band in 1974. The album peaked at No. 36 in the UK Albums Chart in April 1976, their lowest UK chart placing to date.[3] It was also the first Wishbone Ash album to feature original tracks not credited to the whole group with four of the tracks credited to either one or two members. The album is considered by many – critics, fans and the band themselves – to be one of the weaker entries in their extensive catalog.[4] The band frequently place the blame on producer Tom Dowd, who insisted the band play much quieter in the studio, removing much of the energy of their performances. The band had switched U.S. distribution from MCA Records to Atlantic Records for this and the next release, New England.
All songs composed by Wishbone Ash, except where noted
with:
| Chart (1976) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Albums (OCC)[6] | 36 |
| US Billboard 200[7] | 136 |
