Delirious Nomad is the second studio album by the American heavy metal band Armored Saint. It was released in 1985 via Chrysalis Records and recorded with producer Max Norman who previously worked for Ozzy Osbourne. While recording the album, guitarist Phil Sandoval left the band.

Delirious Nomad
Studio album by
ReleasedNovember 4, 1985 (1985-11-04)[1]
RecordedCan-Am Studios, Los Angeles, California
GenreHeavy metal
Length41:54
LabelChrysalis
ProducerMax Norman
Armored Saint chronology
March of the Saint
(1984)
Delirious Nomad
(1985)
Raising Fear
(1987)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]

In 2011, Rock Candy released a remastered version of Delirious Nomad with two additional tracks.

Track listing

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Side A
No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Long Before I Die"John BushJoey Vera2:47
2."Nervous Man"BushVera, Dave Prichard4:01
3."Over the Edge"Phil Sandoval, BushP. Sandoval, Gonzo Sandoval4:51
4."The Laugh"BushVera, Prichard4:21
5."Conqueror"BushPrichard, Bush4:28
Side B
No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
6."For the Sake of Heaviness"Vera, BushVera, Prichard4:23
7."Aftermath"BushVera, P. Sandoval5:31
8."In the Hole"BushPrichard3:50
9."You're Never Alone"BushP. Sandoval4:37
10."Released"BushP. Sandoval3:05
Total length:41:54
2011 remastered edition bonus tracks
No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."The Laugh" (Demo)BushVera, Prichard4:53
2."You're Never Alone" (Rough Mix)BushP. Sandoval5:55

Personnel

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Band members
  • John Bush – lead vocals, backing vocals
  • Dave Prichard – guitars
  • Joey Vera – bass, backing vocals
  • Gonzo Sandoval – drums, percussion
Additional musician
  • Phil Sandoval – second half of guitar solo on "Over the Edge" and additional rhythm guitar on "Aftermath"
Production
  • Mixed at Record Plant and Can-Am Studios, Los Angeles, California
  • Max Norman – producer, mixing
  • Bill Freesh – engineer, mixing
  • Matt Brady – engineer
  • Michael J. Bowman – assistant engineer
  • Bob Ludwig – mastering at Masterdisk
  • Marty Capune – production management
  • Ron Lafitte – tour manager
  • Brockun, Q Prime Inc. – management
  • Geffrey von Gerlach – art direction
  • Ria Lewerke – art direction
  • Armored Saint – cover concept
  • Tom Murray – photography

References

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  1. ^ "New Releases" (PDF). FMQB. 1 November 1985. p. 37. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
  2. ^ AllMusic review
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