Description
Pat Monahan – Last Of Seven / Columbia Audio CD 2007 / 88697 08008 2
UPC 88697-08008-22
Pat Monahans new album Last of Seven opens an exciting new chapter for the frontman of the Grammy Award winning multi platinum group Train, known for such radio classics as Meet Virginia, Drops Of Jupiter, and Calling All Angels. Joining forces with esteemed producer Patrick Leonard, Monahan has crafted a soulful rock and pop album that gives his soaring emotive vocals and vivid storytelling lyrics an exciting new dimension.
The first solo album from square-jawed Train singer Pat Monahan doesn't represent that big of a leap from his day job with the multi-platinum coffeehouse rockers. There are soaring melodies, open mic night lyrics, and acoustic guitars around every corner. The major difference comes down to the arrival of the synthetic beats and gospel choirs, courtesy of Madonna/Elton John producer Patrick Leonard, who dutifully revives his '80s sound for the disc to give songs like "Her Eyes" and "Raise Your Hands" a slightly astringent feel. Brandi Carlile joins Monahan on the album's best moment, a lights-down-low ballad called "Pirate on the Run," while Graham Nash sings backup on "Cowboys and Indians," and Bon Jovi's Richie Sambora plays on "Someday." --Aidin Vaziri
Tracklist:
All lyrics are written by Pat Monahan; all music is composed by Pat Monahan and Patrick Leonard, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Last of Seven" | 0:41 |
| 2. | "Her Eyes" (Monahan, Leonard, John Shanks) | 3:16 |
| 3. | "Two Ways to Say Goodbye" (Monahan) | 3:42 |
| 4. | "Someday" | 3:28 |
| 5. | "Cowboys and Indians" (Monahan, Leonard, Lyle Workman) | 3:57 |
| 6. | "Ooh My My" | 3:30 |
| 7. | "Thinkin' 'Bout You" | 4:22 |
| 8. | "Raise Your Hands" | 3:19 |
| 9. | "Always Midnight" | 3:19 |
| 10. | "Great Escape" (Monahan, James Bourne) | 4:10 |
| 11. | "Ripple in the Water" | 3:27 |
| 12. | "Girlfriend" (Monahan, Leonard, Luis Carlos Maldonado) | 3:59 |
| 13. | "Pirate on the Run" (Monahan, Brandon Bush) | 2:52 |
| 14. | "Shine" (Monahan) |
| 1 | Last Of Seven | 0:41 |
| 2 | Her Eyes | 3:16 |
| 3 | Two Ways To Say Goodbye | 3:43 |
| 4 | Someday
Acoustic Guitar – Richie Sambora |
3:29 |
| 5 | Cowboys And Indians
Vocals – Graham Nash |
3:57 |
| 6 | Ooh My My | 3:30 |
| 7 | Thinkin' Bout You | 4:23 |
| 8 | Raise Your Hands | 3:20 |
| 9 | Always Midnight | 3:20 |
| 10 | Great Escape | 4:11 |
| 11 |
Ripple In The Water | 3:28 |
| 12 | Girlfriend | 3:59 |
| 13 | Pirate On The Run
Vocals – Brandi Carlile |
2:53 |
| 14 | Shine | 4:11 |
- Producer – Patrick Leonard
Last of Seven is the debut studio album by Pat Monahan, lead singer of the band Train. The album was released on September 18, 2007. Notable guest appearances include Brandi Carlile, who joins Monahan on the ballad, "Pirate on the Run," while Graham Nash sings backup on "Cowboys and Indians," and Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora plays on "Someday."
The album's first single, "Her Eyes", was released to radio in July 2007. It has received some airplay on satellite radio stations, The Pulse on Sirius, and Flight 26 on XM. Monahan performed the song with his touring band on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on October 2, 2007.
