Great Dirty World

Great Dirty World
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 23, 1987
Recorded1986–1987
StudioProducers Studios, Los Angeles, California
GenrePop, soft rock
Length41:39
LabelColumbia
ProducerDavid Tickle
Gowan chronology
Strange Animal
(1985)
Great Dirty World
(1987)
Lost Brotherhood
(1990)
Singles from Great Dirty World
  1. "Moonlight Desires"
    Released: March 1987
  2. "Awake The Giant"
    Released: June 1987
  3. "Living in the Golden Age"
    Released: 1987
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Great Dirty World is the third studio album by Canadian musician Lawrence Gowan, originally released in 1987. The album reached multi-platinum status in Canada and spawned the singles, "Moonlight Desires," "Awake the Giant," and "Living in the Golden Age". Jon Anderson of Yes contributed backing vocals to "Moonlight Desires". The album went on to reach #4 in the Canadian charts, surpassing Strange Animal, Gowan's previous album. The album was remastered in 2012, which added new artwork and three re-recorded bonus tracks which were originally from this album.