Released in 1973, Colin Blunstone's second solo album finds him backed by the group Argent on several tracks. (As on Blunstone's first LP, One Year, production was handled by ex-Zombies Rod Argent and Chris White.) Unlike the previous album, Ennismore doesn't rely much on string arrangements, but leans toward pop/rock-style band arrangements. There was apparently a conscious effort to record songs that translated better to a live setting. Opinions differ as to which of the two is Blunstone's best album, but both One Year and Ennismore are consistently strong records and are bound to please anyone who has enjoyed Colin's work with the Zombies. The album included two British hits, "How Could We Dare to Be Wrong" and "I Don't Believe In Miracles." The latter tune was penned by Argent member Russ Ballard and suits Blunstone's voice perfectly. As always, Colin's voice is especially haunting on the quieter, more melancholy numbers, such as "Time's Running Out" and "Exclusively for Me." ~ Robin Platts, All Music Guide
Mike Snow (Piano), Terry Poole (Bass), Rod Argent (Producer), Pete Wingfield (Keyboards), Chris Gunning (String Arrangements), Phil Dennys (Keyboards), Michael Snow (Guitar), Michael Snow (Keyboards), Derek Griffiths (Guitar), Colin Blunstone (Vocals), Phil Dennys (Piano), Jim Toomey (Drums), Steve Campbell (Cover Photo), Colin Blunstone (Guitar), Steve Bingham (Bass), Russ Ballard (Piano), Pete Wingfield (Piano), Mike Snow (Guitar), Byron Lyefoot (Drums), Phil Dennys (Saxophone Arrangement), Jim Rodford (Bass), David Lowe (Photography), Rod Argent (Keyboards), Robert Henrit (Drums), Rod Argent (Piano), Peter Vince (Engineer), Russ Ballard (Guitar), Dan Loggins (Advisor), Terry Poole (Drums), Russ Ballard (Keyboards)
Ennismore is the second album by singer Colin Blunstone, former member of the British rock band, The Zombies. It was released in 1972 (see 1972 in music). The lead-off single "I Don't Believe in Miracles" b/w "I've Always Had You" peaked at number 31 and "How Could We Dare to Be Wrong" b/w "Time's Running Out" reached number 45 in the UK. Ennismore was reissued on CD by Sony in 2003.
As with Blunstone's 1971 debut One Year, Ennismore was produced by Rod Argent and Chris White and most of the songs were backed by Argent's band Argent.
Track listing
"I Don't Believe in Miracles" (Russ Ballard) – 3:03
"Quartet: Exclusively for Me" (Colin Blunstone, Jones) – 2:30
"Quartet: A Sign from Me to You" (Blunstone) – 3:58
"Quartet: Every Sound I Heard" (Blunstone, Jones) – 2:26
"Quartet: How Wrong Can One Man Be" (Blunstone) – 2:02
