The Prime Movers signed to Island and soon began work on what was to become their eponymously named 5-song EP.
The band added vocalist Gregory Markel shortly before the recording sessions began.
Markel contributed a stunning voice and the idea for a new song called "Strong As I Am" that would later play a large part in The Prime Mover saga.
The recording was produced by Englishman Chris Tsangarides, best known for his work with many heavy metal acts including Gary Moore, Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest and Black Sabbath.
The EP was recorded at MCA Whitney Studios in Glendale, CA, and the sessions were engineered by MCA staffer, Doug Schwartz.

The EP, with songs "On The Trail," Strong As I Am," the instrumental "Kahlua House," "She's Got Pages",  and "The Outsider", was released in the US and UK in 1985 to glowing reviews. "
On The Trail" was picked up by BBC Radio One who played it as if it were a number one single.
Demand to see the band in the UK was such that a hastily arranged press tour was soon followed by a British tour as support act for Big Country.

Unfortunately, before the tour commenced, Markel, citing artistic differences, dropped out, leaving the band as a trio again.
Undaunted, The Prime Movers returned to the studio with Tsangarides and recorded the single, "Dark Western Night" b/w "Lost In Your World."
This time, the band recorded at producer Robin Millar's studio, The Power Plant, in London.
With Big Country finishing up work on their album, The Seer, in the studio next door, The Prime Movers asked new friend Stuart Adamson to lay down a guitar part on "Dark Western Night."
He lent his trademark E-Bow (bagpipe) guitar sound to the single.
The Prime Movers signed to Island and soon began work on what was to become their eponymously named 5-song EP. The band added vocalist Gregory Markel shortly before the recording sessions began. Markel contributed a stunning voice and the idea for a new song called "Strong As I Am" that would later play a large part in The Prime Mover saga. The recording was produced by Englishman Chris Tsangarides, best known for his work with many heavy metal acts including Gary Moore, Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest and Black Sabbath. The EP was recorded at MCA Whitney Studios in Glendale, CA, and the sessions were engineered by MCA staffer, Doug Schwartz.
The EP, with songs "On The Trail," Strong As I Am," the instrumental "Kahlua House," "She's Got Pages",  and "The Outsider", was released in the US and UK in 1985 to glowing reviews. "On The Trail" was picked up by BBC Radio One who played it as if it were a number one single. Demand to see the band in the UK was such that a hastily arranged press tour was soon followed by a British tour as support act for Big Country. 
Unfortunately, before the tour commenced, Markel, citing artistic differences, dropped out, leaving the band as a trio again. Undaunted, The Prime Movers returned to the studio with Tsangarides and recorded the single, "Dark Western Night" b/w "Lost In Your World." This time, the band recorded at producer Robin Millar's studio, The Power Plant, in London. With Big Country finishing up work on their album, The Seer, in the studio next door, The Prime Movers asked new friend Stuart Adamson to lay down a guitar part on "Dark Western Night." He lent his trademark E-Bow (bagpipe) guitar sound to the single.
The Prime Movers (Los Angeles band)