Ouch! is the fourth studio album by Lake, released in August 1980 in Europe and June 1981 in the USA. It is the first album to be released following the departure of three members of the band from their peak period, Detlef Petersen, Geoffrey Peacey, and Martin Tiefense, who were replaced by Frank Hieber, Achim Opperman, and Heiko Efferz.

Track listing

Side One

"Celebrate" (James Hopkins-Harrison, Achim Opperman) – 3:51

"Come on Home" (J. Hopkins-Harrison, Frank Hieber) – 4:39

"Listen to Me" (J. Hopkins-Harrison, F. Hieber, Heiko Efferz) – 4:16

"Amigo" (J. Hopkins-Harrison, A. Opperman) – 2:50

"Jamaica High" (J. Hopkins-Harrison, Alex Conti, F. Hieber) – 4:47

Side Two

"Living for Today" (J. Hopkins-Harrison, A. Opperman) – 4:31

"Something Here" (J. Hopkins-Harrison, F. Hieber) – 4:33

"Hit Your Mama" (J. Hopkins-Harrison, F. Hieber) – 4:19

"Southern Nights" (J. Hopkins-Harrison, F. Hieber) – 4:29

Personnel

James Hopkins-Harrison – lead and backup vocals

Alex Conti – guitar and vocals

Frank Hieber – keyboards and vocals

Achim Opperman – guitars and vocals

Heiko Efferz – bass guitar

Dieter Ahrendt – drums and percussion

Produced by James William Guercio

Recorded at Pye Studios, London, and Caribou Ranch, Colorado

Cover illustration by James McMullan

Design by Paula Scher

USA LP: Caribou Records JZ 37083

CD: Renaissance RMED0127

1980 albums

Caribou Records albums

Ouch! (Lake album)