Innocent Victim

Studio album by Uriah Heep

Released

November 1977

Recorded

July–September 1977

Length

38:48

Label

Bronze (UK)
Warner Bros. (USA)

Producer

Gerry Bron, Ken Hensley

Uriah Heep chronology

Firefly
(1977)

Innocent Victim
(1977)

Fallen Angel
(1978)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	^[1]

Released in 1977, Innocent Victim is the 11th album released by British rock band Uriah Heep.

Although it did not chart in the US or UK, Innocent Victim was highly successful in Germany and New Zealand.

The single "Free Me" was a #1 hit in NZ. Innocent victim went on to sell well over 1 million copies in Germany alone. It reached #19 and #44 in NZ and Australia respectively.

The eyes of drummer Lee Kerslake were used for the snake on the cover artwork. In the US, the sleeve was a live photomontage instead.

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Ken Hensley, except where noted.

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Keep on Ridin'" (Hensley, Jack Williams)	3:40
2.	"Flyin' High"	3:19
3.	"Roller" (Trevor Bolder, Pete McDonald)	4:41
4.	"Free 'n' Easy" (Mick Box, John Lawton)	3:05
5.	"Illusion"	5:05
6.	"Free Me"	3:34
7.	"Cheat 'n' Lie"	4:54
8.	"The Dance" (Williams)	4:49
9.	"Choices" (Williams)	5:49

1997 Bonus Tracks

No.	Title	Length
10.	"Illusion / Masquerade (Full unedited version)" (Originally recorded as one track, but released as separate tracks – "Illusion" as album track and "Masquerade" as B-side on single "Free Me")	8:18
11.	"The River (Outtake)" (Bolder, Box, Hensley, Kerslake, Lawton)	3:10

2004 Bonus Tracks

This release includes bonuses from 1997, plus the following:

No.	Title	Length
12.	"Put Your Music (Where Your Mouth Is)" (Outtake from Firefly sessions (Bolder, Box, Hensley, Kerslake, Lawton))	2:57
13.	"Cheat 'n' Lie (Live)"	5:58
14.	"Free Me (Live)"	5:46
15.	"Free 'n' Easy (Live)" (Box, Lawton)	3:15

Tracks 13–15 recorded live during European Tour 1979. These are alternate versions to the ones released on Live in Europe 1979 album.

Personnel

John Lawton – Vocals
Mick Box – Guitars
Ken Hensley – Keyboards, guitars, vocals
Lee Kerslake – Drums, vocals
Trevor Bolder – Bass guitar

Charts

Chart	Peak position
German Album Charts^[2]	15

References

↑ "Allmusic review".
↑ "charts.de". Retrieved 19 June 2013.

Uriah Heep

Mick Box Phil Lanzon Bernie Shaw Russell Gilbrook Davey Rimmer Ken Hensley David Byron Paul Newton Alex Napier Nigel Olsson Keith Baker Iain Clarke Mark Clarke Lee Kerslake Gary Thain John Wetton Trevor Bolder John Lawton John Sloman Chris Slade Gregg Dechert Peter Goalby John Sinclair Bob Daisley Steff Fontaine

Studio albums	…Very 'Eavy …Very 'Umble Salisbury Look at Yourself Demons and Wizards The Magician's Birthday Sweet Freedom Wonderworld Return to Fantasy High and Mighty Firefly Innocent Victim Fallen Angel Conquest Abominog Head First Equator Raging Silence Different World Sea of Light Sonic Origami Wake the Sleeper Celebration Into the Wild Outsider Totally Driven

Live albums	Uriah Heep Live Live at Shepperton '74 Live in Europe 1979 Live in Moscow Spellbinder Live King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents In Concert Spellbinder Future Echoes Of The Past Acoustically Driven Electrically Driven The Magician's Birthday Party Live in the USA Magic Night Live in Armenia Live in Athens, Greece Live at the Rock of Ages Festival

Compilations	The Lansdowne Tapes Easy Livin': Singles A's & B's Loud, Proud & Heavy: The Best of Uriah Heep The Ultimate Collection

Songs	"The Wizard" "Easy Livin'" "Sweet Lorraine" "Stealin'" "Lady in Black" "July Morning" "Celebrate"

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