The Philosopher Kings (album)

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the Philosopher Kings
Studio album by
The Philosopher Kings
Released1994 (Canada)
GenreR&B, pop
Length52:45
LabelColumbia
67451
ProducerLenny DeRose, the Philosopher Kings, Mike Roth
The Philosopher Kings chronology
the Philosopher Kings
(1994) 		Famous, Rich and Beautiful
(1997)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

The Philosopher Kings is the debut album by the Canadian band the Philosopher Kings, released in 1994.[2][3] The first single was "Turn My Head Around".[4]

The album earned the group a Juno Award nomination for Best R&B/Soul Recording of the Year.

Track listing

  1. "Turn My Head Around" (3:59)
  2. "Lay My Body Down" (4:41)
  3. "All Dressed Up for San Francisco" (4:31)
  4. "Can't Get My Mind Around You" (4:31)
  5. "All to Myself" (4:28)
  6. "Leave That Man" (6:30)
  7. "Do You Swear" (3:42)
  8. "Everyone'll Let You Down" (4:30)
  9. "Just Like a Woman" (4:13)
  10. "Charms" (4:47)
  11. "Fingernails to Claws" (4:49)
  12. "No Woman Around" (3:40)

Personnel

  • Gerald Eaton - lead and backup vocals
  • James McCollum - guitar, guitar solos, acoustic guitar on "No Woman Around"
  • Brian West - guitar, guitar treatments, guitar synth bass on "Everyone'll Let You Down"
  • Jon Levine - piano, keyboards, organ, backup vocals, toy bells
  • Jason Levine - double and electric bass, backup vocals
  • Craig Hunter - drums, percussion, backup vocals

Special Guests:

  • Keita Hopkinson - backup vocals on "Fingernails to Claws"
  • Terence Blanchard - trumpet on "Lay My Body Down"
  • Bobby Watson - alto saxophone on "Do You Swear"

References

  1. ^ "The Philosopher Kings Review by Sean Carruthers". AllMusic. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  2. ^ Colbourn, Glen (29 Sep 1994). "Philosopher Kings made it without paying dues". The Ottawa Citizen. p. C8.
  3. ^ Stoute, Lenny (29 Sep 1994). "Down at The Wellington...". Toronto Star. p. G10.
  4. ^ Howell, Peter (28 Oct 1994). "Philosopher Kings bring 'stories with groove'". Edmonton Journal. p. E14.


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