"In Hearing of" is the third album by the British rock band Atomic Rooster. Released to critical and commercial success, it climbed to number 18 on the UK charts. The album's popularity was bolstered by the single "Devil's Answer," which reached number 4 in the UK, though it was not included in the album itself. Released on August 1971.
The album reflects a transitional period for Atomic Rooster. Notably, the four musicians pictured on the inside cover never performed together as a group. The songwriting was primarily the work of Vincent Crane and his first wife, Pat Darnell, who also contributed to the lyrics. Despite this, half of the album's songs feature contributions from John Cann, who played guitar alongside Crane and drummer Paul Hammond.
The album's production saw Cann and Hammond eventually leaving the group after the addition of vocalist Pete French. Despite tensions, "In Hearing of" showcases a sound defined by Crane's keyboards and Hammond's drums, with Cann's guitar work remaining prominent on his compositions and the instrumentals. This album is considered a significant chapter in Atomic Rooster's evolution, blending various influences and setting the stage for their subsequent musical direction.
