pared-down. And at least five songs on this album stand equal to the best songs of the 70s. I think it's self-evident from Paris and Fear that Cale's work is more original and more enjoyable than the albums being put out by a dozen better-known artists." Trouser Press called Fear "a brilliant record full of neat surprises and great, unsettling songs." Track listing Personnel Adapted from the Fear liner notes. Musicians John Cale – lead vocals; bass guitar; guitar; keyboards; viola Phil Manzanera – guitar; slide guitar on "Momamma Scuba" Fred Smith – drums Brian Eno – synthesizer; effects Archie Legget – bass guitar Michael Desmarais – drums on "Momamma Scuba" and "Fear" Richard Thompson – slide guitar on "Momamma Scuba" Bryn Haworth – slide guitar on "Momamma Scuba" Brian Turrington – bass guitar on "Momamma Scuba" Doreen Chanter – backing vocals Irene Chanter – backing vocals Liza Strike – backing vocals; girl's choir Judy Nylon – lead vocals on "The Man Who Couldn't Afford to Orgy" Production and artwork John Cale – producer Brian Eno – executive producer Phil Manzanera – executive producer John Wood – engineer; mixing George Peckham – mastering Keith Morris – photography References External links John Cale albums 1974 albums Albums produced by John Cale Island Records albums Albums recorded at Olympic Sound Studios