This 1978 album was Smokie's first release on the Ariola label, finding the band exploring a more hard rock-oriented sound. It marked a departure from the softer pop-rock of their earlier hits.
- The album was recorded at Mountain Studios in Montreux, Switzerland, where it also takes its name.
- It features a cover of the popular folk song "Mexico".
- Despite earlier chart success, "The Montreux Album" did not chart in the UK.
Smokie is a British rock band that found success in the 1970s with a string of hit singles. "The Montreux Album" was released during a period of changing musical trends, following their peak commercial success.
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