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4 (ATLANTIC, 1981)

s documented by ’s Neil Jeffries, the recording of was an intense affair during which even the usually placid Lange lost his cool. Recording it took a staggering 10 months – one of the longest times ever for was in the can after just two takes, the budgets were smashed, with recording costs spiralling over $1m. Guitarist Mick Jones took a production credit on the album, finishing up due to Lange being advance booked for . Lange helped with songs, but he didn’t receive any writing credits.

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