Mark Gillespie - Only Human

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Review by Xavier García

Only Human by Mark Gillespie: A Rock-Pop Odyssey That’s Still Kicking Around in Your Head Let’s get one thing straight—Mark Gillespie’s Only Human isn’t just another forgettable rock-pop album from 2010. Nope. It’s like that old friend who crashes on your couch uninvited but ends up fixing your leaky sink while they’re there. Sure, it's a bit rough around the edges, but damn if it doesn’t leave an impression. First off, let’s talk about the genres and styles here. This is Alternative Rock meets Pop/Rock with enough vocal grit to make you feel something real—and maybe even check your pulse afterward. The tracks span decades of ideas (seriously, some songs are leftovers from the late '70s), so what you’ve got is less of a cohesive album and more of a musical scrapbook. But hey, sometimes patchwork quilts are cozier than silk sheets. Now, onto the tunes. If I had to pick two tracks that’ll stick with me longer than my last bad haircut, it’d be “Mayday In Arcadia” and “Talkin’ To The Devil.” Why these? Well, buckle up, buttercup. “Mayday In Arcadia” feels like stepping into a dream where David Bowie decided to jam with Dire Straits at sunset. The acoustic guitar lays down this warm bed of sound while Mark’s vocals glide over it like he owns the place—which, honestly, he kinda does. There’s something haunting yet hopeful about the whole thing. Like, you know life might throw crap at you tomorrow, but for now, you're vibing hard. Bonus points for not drowning us in cheese; instead, we get sharp lyrics that cut deeper than Ross Hannaford’s basslines. Then there’s “Talkin’ To The Devil,” which sounds exactly how you’d imagine a chat with ol’ Lucifer would go—dark, brooding, and full of swagger. Seriously, this track has attitude for days. Between the slide guitar wailing like a banshee and those punchy drums courtesy of Mark Meyer, it’s impossible not to nod along like a bobblehead doll stuck on caffeine. Oh, and can we take a moment to appreciate Ted Lethborg’s liner notes? Dude dug deep into research mode, making sure every detail was as tight as Ross’s basslines. Respect. But wait—what’s this? Bonus tracks galore! Tracks like “Deep As You” and “Stronger Together” sneak their way onto the playlist like party crashers with charm. They remind you that even unfinished business can still pack a punch. And yeah, some cuts feel dated, but isn’t nostalgia half the fun? Here’s the kicker though: despite all its quirks, Only Human never tries too hard to impress. Instead, it lets its raw energy do the talking. Producer John Sayers clearly knew when to step back and let the chaos breathe, resulting in an album that feels alive rather than polished within an inch of its life. So, final thoughts? Listening to Only Human is like finding a dusty VHS tape in your attic—it’s weirdly nostalgic, slightly flawed, and totally worth revisiting. Just don’t ask me why I kept humming “Stormy Bed” during my morning coffee run. Rating: 8/10 – because perfection is boring anyway.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Bad Scene4:10
Mercury3:55
Suicide Sister (From the Black Tape Sessions, October 1978)5:15
Long 03:07
I'm a Kite (Won't You Be My Hurricane) [The Early Years 1977-1979]4:59
Talkin' To The Devil7:16
Black Angels (From the Black Tape Sessions, October 1978)5:17
Black Angels4:3
Comin' Back For More2:59
Alligator Music (Bonus Track April 1979)4:13
Mayday In Arcadia4:4
Shake It4:9
Damsel in Distress6:01
Only Human4:38
Long and Strong3:08
Falling2:56
Just Wanna Ball (From the Black Tape Sessions, October 1978)3:52
Small Mercies3:22
Stronger Together3:00
Falling (Bonus Track April 1981)2:55
Deep As You3:24
Savonarola4:36
The Joke's On You (The Early Years 1977-1979)4:39
Stormy Bed3:50
Savonarola (From the Black Tape Sessions, October 1978)4:35
Alligator Music4:14
Another Ms. Wrong5:11
Suicide Sister4:32
Nothin' Special8:12
Stronger Together (Bonus Track April 1981)2:59
I'm A Kite (Won't You Be My Hurricane?)5:00
Another Ms Wrong (From the Black Tape Sessions, October 1978)5:10
Loud And Strong2:56
Too Far Gone6:09
Too Far Gone (From the Black Tape Sessions, October 1978)6:8
Nothin' Special (From the Black Tape Sessions, October 1978)8:12
Damsel In Distress6:2
Black Angel (Unreleased From The Black Tape Sessions)5:17
Long & Strong2:56
Deep As You (Bonus Track April 1981)3:23
The Joke's On You4:39
Mayday in Arcadia4:05
Stormy Bed (From the Black Tape Sessions, October 1978)3:50
Long & Strong3:7
Comin' Back For More (Bonus Track April 1979)2:58
Just Wanna Ball3:53
Talkin' To the Devil (From the Black Tape Sessions, October 1978)7:16

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Catalog Numbers

  • WBEX-1001, WBEX 1001
  • R-90988
  • WBEX 1001
  • 1 C 064-64 537
  • SPCD1221
  • IPCD-2038
  • 1C 06464537, WBEX 1001
  • AVSCD049
  • WBE-262

Labels

  • W.B.E. Records
  • World Record Club
  • EMI, EMI Electrola
  • BMG Arista / Ariola Limited
  • Interphon Records GmbH
  • Aztec Music
  • WBE Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Album
  • Club Edition
  • Stereo
  • CD
  • Reissue
  • Remastered CD
  • Compilation
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)W.B.E. Records
Copyright (c)W.B.E. Records
Manufactured ByEMI (Australia) Limited
Distributed ByEMI (Australia) Limited
Made ByEMI (Australia) Limited
Recorded AtMusic Farm Studios
Mixed AtMusic Farm Studios
Pressed ByCDP Berlin
Record CompanyBMG Arista / Ariola Limited
Remastered AtThe Mastering Lab, Melbourne
Mastered AtEMI Studios 301

Credits

RoleCredit
Bass GuitarJoe Creighton
Harmony VocalsJoe Creighton
DrumsMark Meyer
Electric GuitarMark Gillespie
Acoustic GuitarMark Gillespie
Slide GuitarMark Gillespie
SynthesizerMark Gillespie
Grand PianoMark Gillespie
OrganMark Gillespie
MandolinMark Gillespie
Lead VocalsMark Gillespie
Lead GuitarRoss Hannaford
BassRoss Hannaford
Mastered ByPaul Bryant
ProducerJohn Sayers
EngineerJohn Sayers
Written-ByMark Gillespie
Bass VocalsRoss Hannaford
DesignDave Macken
LayoutDave Macken
Liner NotesTed Lethborg
ResearchTed Lethborg
OtherTed Lethborg
Photography ByJacqueline Mitelman
Remastered ByGil Matthews

Notes

  • Released with a printed inner sleeve.
  • Sleeve:
  • Manufactured and Distributed by EMI (Australia) Limited.
  • © & ℗ 1980 WBE Records.
  • Catalog#: WBEX 1001
  • Labels:
  • Sound recording made by WBE Records.
  • First published © ℗ 1980 in Australia.
  • Made in Australia by EMI (Australia) Limited.
  • Catalog#: WBEX-1001
  • c1982 Australian WRC pressing, sourced from original stampers and featuring regular sleeve art.
  • Manufactured and Distributed by EMI Limited.
  • © & ℗ 1980 WBE Records
  • Printed in Germany by 4P NICOLAUS GMBH, Köln
  • No Barcode
  • Made in Western Germany
  • ℗ 1988 Interphon
  • © 1980 WBE Records/BMG
  • Released in a digipak.
  • Digital remastering at The Mastering Lab, Melbourne, Australia.
  • This compilation ©2010 Aztec Music
  • Made in Australia.
  • From the Album "Only Human"- WBEX-1001, Mark Gillespie (Tumbleweed)
  • Recorded and Mixed at the Music Farm
  • Mastered at Studios 301 utilising the Maxicut Process.

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Label A): WBEX1001-A
  • Matrix / Runout (Label B): WBEX1001-B
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A, stamped): WBEX 1001 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B, stamped): WBEX 1001 B
  • Other (Hand-etched in both runouts): PB
  • Matrix / Runout: 1C 064-64537
  • Label Code: LC 0542
  • Rights Society: GEMA
  • Rights Society: STEMRA
  • Barcode: 9399431122124
  • Matrix / Runout: CDP-BERLIN IPCD 2038 01
  • Label Code: LC 8051
  • Rights Society: BIEM
  • Barcode: 9 336043 001492
  • Matrix / Runout (CD1): AVSCD049-1 6101100390 [SM logo]
  • Mastering SID Code (CD1): ifpi LR11
  • Mould SID Code (CD1): IFPI RG08
  • Matrix / Runout (CD2): AVSCD049-2 6101100400 [SM logo]
  • Mastering SID Code (CD2): ifpi LR11
  • Mould SID Code (CD2): IFPI RG11

About Mark Gillespie

Australian singer/songwriter/guitarist, who's work blended roots-rock with an array of other styles Died 11 Nov 2021 in Bangladesh. This was reported on 15 Nov on his friend Joe Creighton's facebook page who wrote simply: "Mark Gillespie passed away last Thursday. Vale Mark."

Real Name

    • Mark Ignatius Gillespie

Name Vars

  • Gillespie

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that Mark Gillespie's album *Only Human* is like a musical time capsule? It blends tracks from the 2010 release with unreleased gems and alternate versions from as far back as 1977. The album features an impressive range of styles, from Alternative Rock to Vocal Pop, and even includes contributions from legendary musicians like Ross Hannaford on lead guitar. What’s wild is how it ties together decades of work—like the track "Black Angel," which was recorded during the *Black Tape Sessions* in 1978 but didn’t see the light of day until this album. It’s not just music; it’s a journey through Gillespie’s creative evolution, stitched together with care by producers, engineers, and designers. Oh, and fun detail: Mark played nearly every instrument himself, from mandolin to grand piano. Talk about wearing multiple hats!