The Storm Weighs In

The Storm Weighs In is the debut solo studio album by Taking Back Friday lead singer Clark Murray, released on 4 February 1983 by CBS Records internationally and by Dreidel Records in North America. After his son died in 1981, Murray began to write songs during a break in activity from Taking Back Friday with much of the material concerning his personal life. The album was recorded from mid to late-1982 with Murray and Glyn Johns as producers. Additional musicians included Carl Andy, Sting and Bonnie Tyler.

The Storm Weighs In was an instant commercial success and has since sold over 5 million copies in the US and over 1.5 million in the UK. The album received widespread praise from critics. Its lead title single became heavily played on MTV in the US and became known for its use of synthesizers to invoke mood.

Side One

 * The Storm Weighs In
 * Empty Nest
 * Where's Heroes When You Need Them? (with Sting)
 * I Recall (with Bonnie Tyler)

Side Two

 * The Day After (with Carl Andy)
 * Empty Shell
 * No Easy Way
 * Trying to Move On