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Tell the Truth, Billy Squier's final album for Capitol Records, proved to be heartbreaking experience for the rocker. Tragically, one can only guess why the label even chose to release this record. The following theories spring to mind. Perhaps the album was a tax write off, a favor to Squier, or, worse, released to fulfill the singer's contractual obligation (which sometimes proves to be a cheaper proposition rather than buying the artist out of his/her deal). Released at a time when Squier's public profile was, shall we say, less than stellar, the label chose to completely overlook the album. To make things worse, in the wake of the Seattle explosion, Capitol had just experienced another changing of the guard. Surprisingly, apart from its god-awful artwork (Squier's concept), Tell the Truth isn't a half bad record. Squier has always had a special place in his heart for the album, claiming it to be one of his proudest artistic achievements. And there's something to be said for that. Produced by Blondie and Pat Benatar knob-man Mike Chapman, the album doesn't sound too dated today. The record also featured some other anomalies for the singer. For one, it was recorded literally all over New York City. Tracking songs at Magic Shop, The Power Station, and Clinton, and later overdubbing them at Electric Lady, RPM, and others, it's clear that a lot of work went into this. Lovingly recorded and mixed by future superstar producer Kevin Shirley, the album definitely has its moments. The melancholic "Lovin' You Ain't So Hard," the AC/DC meets Squier of old "The Girl's All Right," and "Breakdown" are all worthy efforts. "Angry" is self-explanatory, as is "Lovin' You Ain't So Hard." Again, it's a real shame that this record came out a time when bands like Soundgarden were the talk of the town. As a result, the album's timing couldn't have been worse. If you're a Squier fanatic, the ironically named Tell the Truth (perhaps jab at Capitol?) is a bookend worth having. If you're not a die hard, stick with the essential Don't Say No and Emotions in Motion.
© John Franck /TiVo
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David Palmer, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Chapman, Producer - Billy Squier, Guitar, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Chuck Kentis, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - CARMINE ROJAS, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - JEFF GOLUB, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1993 Capitol Records, LLC
Mike Chapman, Producer - Billy Squier, Composer, Guitar, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Tony James, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Matthew Smith, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Laura Mcdonald, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1993 Capitol Records, LLC
Mike Chapman, Producer - Billy Squier, Composer, Guitar, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Chuck Kentis, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Tony James, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Alan St. Jon, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Lonnie Hillyer, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1993 Capitol Records, LLC
David Palmer, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Chapman, Producer - Billy Squier, Composer, Guitar, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Chuck Kentis, Synthesizer, AssociatedPerformer - CARMINE ROJAS, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - JEFF GOLUB, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1993 Capitol Records, LLC
Mike Chapman, Composer, Producer - Billy Squier, Guitar, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - JEFF GOLUB, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1993 Capitol Records, LLC
David Palmer, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Chapman, Producer - Billy Squier, Composer, Guitar, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Chuck Kentis, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - CARMINE ROJAS, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - JEFF GOLUB, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Alan St. Jon, Piano, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1993 Capitol Records, LLC
Mike Chapman, Composer, Producer - Billy Squier, Guitar, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Chuck Kentis, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Conte, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Tony James, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Lonnie Hillyer, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1993 Capitol Records, LLC
Mike Chapman, Producer - Billy Squier, Composer, Guitar, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Mark Clarke, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - JEFF GOLUB, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Alan St. Jon, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Bobby Chouinard, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1993 Capitol Records, LLC
Mike Chapman, Composer, Producer - Billy Squier, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Mark Clarke, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - JEFF GOLUB, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Alan St. Jon, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Bobby Chouinard, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1993 Capitol Records, LLC
David Palmer, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Chapman, Producer - Billy Squier, Composer, Guitar, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Chuck Kentis, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - CARMINE ROJAS, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - JEFF GOLUB, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1993 Capitol Records, LLC
Mike Chapman, Composer, Producer, Synthesizer, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Squier, Guitar, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Mark Clarke, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Steve Conte, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Tony James, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1993 Capitol Records, LLC
David Palmer, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Chapman, Composer, Producer - Billy Squier, Guitar, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Chuck Kentis, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - CARMINE ROJAS, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - JEFF GOLUB, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1993 Capitol Records, LLC
Albumbeschreibung
Tell the Truth, Billy Squier's final album for Capitol Records, proved to be heartbreaking experience for the rocker. Tragically, one can only guess why the label even chose to release this record. The following theories spring to mind. Perhaps the album was a tax write off, a favor to Squier, or, worse, released to fulfill the singer's contractual obligation (which sometimes proves to be a cheaper proposition rather than buying the artist out of his/her deal). Released at a time when Squier's public profile was, shall we say, less than stellar, the label chose to completely overlook the album. To make things worse, in the wake of the Seattle explosion, Capitol had just experienced another changing of the guard. Surprisingly, apart from its god-awful artwork (Squier's concept), Tell the Truth isn't a half bad record. Squier has always had a special place in his heart for the album, claiming it to be one of his proudest artistic achievements. And there's something to be said for that. Produced by Blondie and Pat Benatar knob-man Mike Chapman, the album doesn't sound too dated today. The record also featured some other anomalies for the singer. For one, it was recorded literally all over New York City. Tracking songs at Magic Shop, The Power Station, and Clinton, and later overdubbing them at Electric Lady, RPM, and others, it's clear that a lot of work went into this. Lovingly recorded and mixed by future superstar producer Kevin Shirley, the album definitely has its moments. The melancholic "Lovin' You Ain't So Hard," the AC/DC meets Squier of old "The Girl's All Right," and "Breakdown" are all worthy efforts. "Angry" is self-explanatory, as is "Lovin' You Ain't So Hard." Again, it's a real shame that this record came out a time when bands like Soundgarden were the talk of the town. As a result, the album's timing couldn't have been worse. If you're a Squier fanatic, the ironically named Tell the Truth (perhaps jab at Capitol?) is a bookend worth having. If you're not a die hard, stick with the essential Don't Say No and Emotions in Motion.
© John Franck /TiVo
Informationen zu dem Album
- 1 Disc(s) - 12 Track(s)
- Gesamte Laufzeit: 01:00:36
- Künstler: Billy Squier
- Komponist: Various Composers
- Label: Capitol Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
© 1993 Spirit Music Group ℗ 1993 Spirit Music Group
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