01	Madonna Blue						06:47
	02	Never Be The Same						03:17
	03	Louis Theme						07:43
	04	Wings Across The Sea						04:48
	05	Cruising Nowhere						05:01
	06	Man Of Miracles						03:28
	07	The Revolutionary						06:14

1978 LP Island 9519

Recorded at Morgan Studios, London

AMG EXPERT REVIEW: Illusion is a gutsier, better put together release than their first. This is not to say that the first Illusion album didn't have its moments; it's just that this time around, the band plays with more verve and gusto than some would think. Both "Never Be the Same" and "The Revolutionary" are good rock songs, and for those who need to get ethereal from time to time, there are "Louis' Theme" and the gorgeous ballad "Man of Miracles" to satisfy their desires. Illusion holds together better as a whole and the listening results are fine. Above par. - James Chrispell

Illusion

Madonna Blue: This song is similar to "Isadora." McCarty and Relf take the lead vocal line. The second half of the song is marked by Hawken's piano playing, downscale arpeggios against a thumping beat. Knightsbridge then comes in for a solo over the chord pattern.

Never Be the Same: A simple, soft rock number. McCarty sings lead on this number, a bit surprising since the heavily acoustic arrangement (including two acoustic guitars) seems tailor-made for Relf's voice. She fills in nicely on vocalese harmonies.

Louis' Theme: The only song on the CD where Louis Cennamo gets a songwriting credit (he co-wrote it with Jane Relf), one would think that this would feature some extensive bass work. To the contrary, this is a languid waltz.

Wings Across the Sea: Well, um, okay - it's a love song! There, I said it! Nothing really stands out about this, but Relf does have a voice that is beautifully suited for this kind of song. She and McCarty harmonize well on the chorus.

Cruising Nowhere: Another hard rock number, Hawken lurks around with a synthesizer drone and Knightsbridge plays some excellent fills over a Bo Diddley-type beat. The lyrics are uncharacteristically bitter, and the song comes off quite well. The band rocks out on this song without sounding forced or strained.

Man of Miracles: A quiet, dreamy song, this one features only Relf and Hawken. Hawken plays Fender Rhodes through this piece, and Relf gives a very tender performance.

The Revolutionary: The band goes out with another hard rocker. This song deals with preparation for battle, and it starts out with fast strumming acoustic guitars. A brief interlude emerges, and then the cut picks up again. But, like "Candles Are Burning," the number changes mood at the 4:30 mark. The mood becomes rather ethereal, as the cut fades out to the sound of drifting keyboards and tolling bells.