Cast of Thousands (The Adverts album)

The album was produced by Tom Newman (known for his work on Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells). Doctors of Madness frontman Richard Strange guested on synthesizer on the title track. ==Reception==

Contemporary critics were generally dismissive of the album and the band's change of direction, but it has since been reevaluated. Writing for AllMusic, critic Dave Thompson said, "A flagrant departure from even the most extreme expectations, Cast of Thousands not only cast the band adrift from the new wave mainstream, but it would also alienate all but the most adaptable of the band's following". ==Track listing==

All tracks composed by T. V. Smith • "Cast of Thousands" - 5:26 • "The Adverts" - 3:06 • "My Place" - 2:49 • "Male Assault" - 2:26 • "Television's Over" - 3:17 • "Fate of Criminals" - 3:09 • "Love Songs" - 2:27 • "I Surrender" - 3:02 • "I Looked at the Sun" - 4:15 • "I Will Walk You Home" - 4:04 ==Personnel==

;The Adverts • T. V. Smith – vocals, guitar • Gaye Advert – bass • Howard Pickup – guitar, vocals • Rod Latter – drums • Tim Cross – piano, synthesizer with: • Richard Strange – synthesizer on "Cast of Thousands" • Tom Newman – synthesizer on "I Will Walk You Home" ==References==