Unlimited Streaming
Listen to this album in high quality now on our apps
Start my trial period and start listening to this albumEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
SubscribeEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
Digital Download
Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs.
Language available : english
Boy George seemed set up by the success of "The Crying Game" to restore his commercial standing, and he certainly made a splash, releasing not only this new album but also his autobiography, Take It Like A Man. The shock here was not so much in the explicitly gay lyrics--he'd sung similar things before--as in the musical style. Previously, George had made music for the dance crowd, but Cheapness And Beauty led off with a screaming guitar rock version of Iggy Pop's "Funtime" (also the album's music video). The next four songs were all hard rockers, too, and although thereafter the album showed greater diversity--"If I Could Fly" was a melodic ballad, "Same Thing In Reverse" a folkie tune with a prominent fiddle--most people only heard the guitar rock, which turned off George's dancefloor constituency and failed to attract a rock listenership. It seemed a shame: If the record company had released "If I Could Fly" as the first single, then followed it with one of the more uptempo, but still pop tracks from the second side, the album might have had a chance. But Virgin wasn't about to work this record; George was dropped by the label shortly after its release. And so, a career that had seemed on the upswing took another dip.
© William Ruhlmann /TiVo
You are currently listening to samples.
Listen to over 100 million songs with an unlimited streaming plan.
Listen to this playlist and more than 100 million songs with our unlimited streaming plans.
From 12,49€/month
John Themis, Guitar, Musical Director, AssociatedPerformer - George O'Dowd, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Iggy Pop, ComposerLyricist - David Bowie, ComposerLyricist - Luis Jardim, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Boy George, MainArtist - Linda Duggan, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Martin Bell, Mandolin, AssociatedPerformer - Jessica Corcoran, Producer - Winston Blisset, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Lady Zee, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Tansay Ibrahim, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Timothy, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Stefan Frank, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1995 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, Composer, Guitar, Musical Director, AssociatedPerformer - George O'Dowd, Composer, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Luis Jardim, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Boy George, MainArtist - Linda Duggan, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Martin Bell, Mandolin, AssociatedPerformer - Jessica Corcoran, Producer - Winston Blisset, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Lady Zee, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Tansay Ibrahim, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Timothy, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Stefan Frank, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1995 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, Composer, Guitar, Musical Director, AssociatedPerformer - George O'Dowd, Composer, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Luis Jardim, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Boy George, MainArtist - Linda Duggan, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Martin Bell, Mandolin, AssociatedPerformer - Jessica Corcoran, Producer - Winston Blisset, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Lady Zee, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Tansay Ibrahim, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Timothy, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Stefan Frank, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1995 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, Composer, Guitar, Musical Director, AssociatedPerformer - George O'Dowd, Composer, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Luis Jardim, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Boy George, MainArtist - Linda Duggan, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Martin Bell, Mandolin, AssociatedPerformer - Jessica Corcoran, Producer - Winston Blisset, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Lady Zee, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Tansay Ibrahim, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Timothy, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Stefan Frank, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1995 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, Composer, Producer, Guitar, Musical Director, AssociatedPerformer - George O'Dowd, Composer, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Luis Jardim, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Boy George, MainArtist - Linda Duggan, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Martin Bell, Mandolin, AssociatedPerformer - Winston Blisset, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Lady Zee, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Tansay Ibrahim, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Timothy, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Stefan Frank, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1995 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, Composer, Producer, Guitar, Musical Director, AssociatedPerformer - George O'Dowd, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Luis Jardim, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Boy George, Composer, MainArtist - Linda Duggan, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Martin Bell, Mandolin, AssociatedPerformer - Winston Blisset, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Lady Zee, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Tansay Ibrahim, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Timothy, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Stefan Frank, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1995 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, Composer, Guitar, Musical Director, AssociatedPerformer - George O'Dowd, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Luis Jardim, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Boy George, Composer, MainArtist - Linda Duggan, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Martin Bell, Mandolin, AssociatedPerformer - Jessica Corcoran, Producer - Winston Blisset, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Lady Zee, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Tansay Ibrahim, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Timothy, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Stefan Frank, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1995 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, Composer, Guitar, Musical Director, AssociatedPerformer - George O'Dowd, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Luis Jardim, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Boy George, Composer, MainArtist - Linda Duggan, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Martin Bell, Mandolin, AssociatedPerformer - Jessica Corcoran, Producer - Winston Blisset, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Lady Zee, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Tansay Ibrahim, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Timothy, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Stefan Frank, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1995 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, Composer, Guitar, Musical Director, AssociatedPerformer - George O'Dowd, Composer, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Luis Jardim, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Boy George, MainArtist - Linda Duggan, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Martin Bell, Mandolin, AssociatedPerformer - Jessica Corcoran, Producer - Winston Blisset, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Lady Zee, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Tansay Ibrahim, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Timothy, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Stefan Frank, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1995 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, ComposerLyricist - George O'Dowd, ComposerLyricist - Boy George, MainArtist
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1995 Virgin Records
John Themis, Composer, Guitar, Musical Director, AssociatedPerformer - George O'Dowd, Composer, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Luis Jardim, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Boy George, MainArtist - Linda Duggan, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Martin Bell, Mandolin, AssociatedPerformer - Hossam Ramzi, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Jessica Corcoran, Producer - Winston Blisset, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Lady Zee, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Tansay Ibrahim, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Timothy, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Stefan Frank, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1995 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, ComposerLyricist - George O'Dowd, ComposerLyricist - Boy George, MainArtist
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1995 Virgin Records Limited
John Themis, Composer, Producer, Guitar, Musical Director, AssociatedPerformer - George O'Dowd, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Luis Jardim, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Boy George, Composer, MainArtist - Linda Duggan, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Martin Bell, Mandolin, AssociatedPerformer - Winston Blisset, AssociatedPerformer, Bass (Vocal) - Lady Zee, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Tansay Ibrahim, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Mike Timothy, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Stefan Frank, Additional Vocals, AssociatedPerformer
(C) 1995 Virgin Records LtdThis label copy information is the subject of copyright protection. All rights reserved.(C) 1995 Virgin Records Ltd ℗ 1995 Virgin Records Limited
Albumbeschreibung
Boy George seemed set up by the success of "The Crying Game" to restore his commercial standing, and he certainly made a splash, releasing not only this new album but also his autobiography, Take It Like A Man. The shock here was not so much in the explicitly gay lyrics--he'd sung similar things before--as in the musical style. Previously, George had made music for the dance crowd, but Cheapness And Beauty led off with a screaming guitar rock version of Iggy Pop's "Funtime" (also the album's music video). The next four songs were all hard rockers, too, and although thereafter the album showed greater diversity--"If I Could Fly" was a melodic ballad, "Same Thing In Reverse" a folkie tune with a prominent fiddle--most people only heard the guitar rock, which turned off George's dancefloor constituency and failed to attract a rock listenership. It seemed a shame: If the record company had released "If I Could Fly" as the first single, then followed it with one of the more uptempo, but still pop tracks from the second side, the album might have had a chance. But Virgin wasn't about to work this record; George was dropped by the label shortly after its release. And so, a career that had seemed on the upswing took another dip.
© William Ruhlmann /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 13 track(s)
- Total length: 00:50:20
- Main artists: Boy George
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Virgin Catalogue
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 1995 Virgin Records Limited ℗ 1995 Virgin Records Limited
Improve album information
Why buy on Qobuz...
-
Stream or download your music
Buy an album or an individual track. Or listen to our entire catalogue with our high-quality unlimited streaming subscriptions.
-
Zero DRM
The downloaded files belong to you, without any usage limit. You can download them as many times as you like.
-
Choose the format best suited for you
Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats (FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF...) depending on your needs.
-
Listen to your purchases on our apps
Download the Qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go.