After more than a decade spent in the USA, first as a member of LaMonte Young's entourage, then as a founding member of the Velvet Underground, Cale finally returned home to the UK to continue producing acts as diverse as Patti Smith, The Squeeze, Sham 69, among others. He also continued to write and play music as a solo artist and 1974's "Fear", with guest appearances by fellow Island musicians, Brian Eno, Phil Manzanera and Andy MacKay (Roxy Music) is his first effort back on home turf. This album is not mainstream by any means, but a relatively accessible brand of Cale-crafted rock which ranges from even and radiant to completely unhinged. Includes 2 bonus tracks.

1. Fear Is A Man's Best Friend
2. Buffalo Ballet
3. Barracuda
4. Emily
5. Ship Of Fools
6. Gun
7. The Man Who Couldn't Afford To Orgy
8. You Know More Than I Know
9. Momamma Scuba