Chris Isaak is the second album by Chris Isaak, released in 1987. After the poor commercial success of his debut, Isaak honed his style to a sophisticated R&B for his follow-up.[6] It was the first album to feature his entire backing band, composed of guitarist James Calvin Wilsey, bassist Rowland Salley and drummer Kenny Dale Johnson.
Chris Isaak | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | March 10, 1987 | |||
Recorded | 1986 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 36:05 | |||
Label | Warner Bros. | |||
Producer | Erik Jacobsen | |||
Chris Isaak chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [3] |
Select | 4/5[4] |
The Village Voice | B[5] |
The song "Blue Hotel" was a hit in France, and in the U.K. after being re-released in 1991 making the Top 20.[7]
Track listing
editAll tracks composed by Chris Isaak; except where indicated
- "You Owe Me Some Kind of Love" – 3:51
- "Heart Full of Soul" (Graham Gouldman) – 3:20
- "Blue Hotel" – 3:10
- "Lie to Me" – 4:12
- "Fade Away" – 4:15
- "Wild Love" – 2:57
- "This Love Will Last" – 2:45
- "You Took My Heart" – 2:31
- "Cryin'" – 2:30
- "Lovers Game" – 2:55
- "Waiting for the Rain to Fall" – 3:39
Personnel
editAdapted from album liner notes[8]
- Chris Isaak - guitar, vocals
- James Calvin Wilsey - lead guitar
- Kenney Dale Johnson - drums, vocals
- Rowland Salley - bass
- Prairie Prince - drums
- Chris Solberg - bass
- John Robinson - drums
- Pat Craig - keyboards
- Technical
- Dave Carlson - recording engineer
- Kim Champagne - art direction, design
- Pamela Gentile - photography
- Aaron Gregory - crew
- Jeri McManus Heiden - art direction, design
- Lee Herschberg - mixing
- Erik Jacobsen - producer
- Tom Mallon - recording engineer
- Tim Ryan - crew tour manager
- Bruce Weber - front cover photography
- Mike Zagaris - photography
Charts
editChart (1986/1999) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums (ARIA Charts) [9] | 148 |
Sales and certifications
editRegion | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[10] | Gold | 35,000^ |
France (SNEP)[11] | Platinum | 300,000* |
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[12] | Gold | 50,000^ |
United States | — | 393,000[13] |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
References
edit- ^ a b Raggett, Ned. "Chris Isaak – Chris Isaak". AllMusic. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
- ^ Gettelman, Parry (July 9, 1989). "Chris Isaak". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
- ^ Coleman, Mark (1992). "Chris Isaak". In DeCurtis, Anthony; Henke, James; George-Warren, Holly (eds.). The Rolling Stone Album Guide (3rd ed.). Random House. p. 346. ISBN 0-679-73729-4.
- ^ Smith, Sue (January 1992). "Chris Isaak: Silvertone / Chris Isaak / Heart Shaped World". Select. No. 19. p. 82.
- ^ Christgau, Robert (September 29, 1987). "Christgau's Consumer Guide". The Village Voice. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
- ^ "Chris Isaak Biography".
- ^ "Chris Isaak Biography".
- ^ Chris Isaak (CD liner) (Media notes). Burbank, California: Warner Bros. 1987.
- ^ "Bubbling Down Under Week Commencing July 8, 1991". Retrieved July 9, 2022.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2001 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.
- ^ "French album certifications – Chris Isaak – Chris Isaak" (in French). InfoDisc. Retrieved November 19, 2021. Select CHRIS ISAAK and click OK.
- ^ "Sólo Éxitos 1959-2002 Año A Año: Certificados 1996-1999". Solo Exitos 1959–2002 Ano A Ano.
- ^ "Ask Billboard". Billboard. 6 January 2007.
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