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Laura Branigan - Self Control (1984) [1985, Japan, 1st Press]

Posted By: BlondStyle

Date: 17 Sep 2017 18:04:46

"Self Control" is the third album by American singer Laura Branigan, released in 1984. Two songs from the album were US Top-20 hits, the title song (#4) and "The Lucky One" (#20). The album became Branigan's biggest commercial success, earning her a Platinum certification in the United States for over 1 million confirmed sales, and selling several million copies worldwide. Branigan also enjoyed huge success in some countries with the single "Ti amo" (her second Umberto Tozzi cover, after "Gloria"), which reached #5 in the Canadian singles chart, but most notably reaching #2 in Australia. The album was a huge success internationally, gaining several sales certifications.

~Wikipedia

Laura Branigan's third album capitalized on the Euro-dance-pop and affecting ballads that made her an international star while allowing her to grow as a vocalist. Her collections, always uneven in terms of material, benefit mostly from her stellar voice, and this is no exception."The Lucky One" and "Heart" start slow and build to a crescendo, perfectly showcasing her range without being obvious. The title track, about finding sex in the seamy side of town, sparked a bit of a controversy, but ended up being her second biggest hit. The song itself works, but Branigan was never a sex bomb, so the fact that she pulls it off is indicative of her power as a performer. "Ti Amo" is the album's theatrical ballad, which works well with breathy, dramatic vocals. She even pulls off a graceful cover of "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" that is clear and simple, while "Breaking Out" and "Take Me" are perfect examples of synthesizer-driven '80s dance ditties. The only slow moments come with "Silent Partners" and "With Every Beat of My Heart," and that's not because they're ballads. The production bogs them down, and the lyrics are so pedestrian, you won't find yourself moved by them except to skip to the next song.

~Review by Bryan Buss

Release of this album: 1984, April [LP Atlantic Records, Cat.# 80147-1, USA]
Release of this CD: 1985, November, 28 [CD Atlantic/Warner-Pioneer Corporation (Japan), Cat.# 32XD-344 / EAN: no barcode]
℗ 1984 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.
© 1984 Atlantic Recording Corporation.
Manufactured by Warner-Pioneer Corporation.
Printed & Made in Japan

Credits:

Arranged By – Harold Faltermeier (tracks: 1, 2, 3, 6, 10), Robbie Buchanan (tracks: 3, 5, 7 to 9)
Backing Vocals – Beth Anderson, Bill Champlin, Jim Haas, Joe Chemay, Joe Pizzulo, Jon Joyce, Richard Page, Steven George, Thomas Kelly, Tommy Funderburk
Bass – Nathan East
Drums – Carlos Vega, John Robinson
Engineer [Additional] – Gary Skardina, Jeremy Smith, Peter Luedemann
Engineer [Assistant] – Jon Ingoldsby, Keith Buckley, Matt Forger
Guitar – Dan Huff, Michael Landau, Paul Jackson, Jr.
Mastered By – Brian Gardner
Mixed By, Engineer – Juergen Koppers
Piano, Synthesizer – Robbie Buchanan
Producer – Jack White, Robbie Buchanan
Synthesizer [Additional], Engineer [Additional] – Harold Faltermeier
Vocals – Laura Branigan

Tracklist:

01. The Lucky One (04:11)
(B. Roberts)
02. Self Control (04:07)
( S. Piccol, G. Bigazzi, R. Riefoli)
03. Ti Amo (04:16)
(G. Bigazzi, U. Tozzi, D. Warren)
04. Heart (04:05)
(M. Cain, W. Hartman)
05. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow (03:22)
(G. Goffin, C. King)
06. Satisfaction (03:55)
(B. Dietrich, G. Grabowski, E. Simons, M. Spiro, D. Warren)
07. Silent Partners (04:06)
(Diane Warren, The Doctor [Steve Angelica])
08. Breaking Out (03:46)
(Diane Warren, The Doctor [Steve Angelica])
09. Take Me (03:42)
(John Lewis Parker, Steve Kipner)
10. With Every Beat Of My Heart (04:36)
(Bob Mitchell, Jamie Kaleth)

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Official DR value: DR14

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