Description
Simply Red – Picture Book / EastWest Audio CD 1992 / 9031-76993-2
UPC 090317699325
Product Details
- Label: EastWest – 9031-76993-2
- Format: CD, Album
- Country: Europe
- Released: 1992
- Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop
Overview
Picture Book is the debut album by British pop and soul group Simply Red, originally released in October 1985. This album features the iconic US number-one hit "Holding Back the Years" and a cover of The Valentine Brothers' "Money's Too Tight (to Mention)." With its blend of soul, pop, and electronic elements, the album propelled Simply Red into the spotlight. It also earned the band a 1987 Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. Along with the hit singles "Come to My Aid," "Jericho," and "Open Up the Red Box," Picture Book established the band as a key player in the 80s synth-pop and soul scenes.
In addition to its musical success, a special version of the album was released in the CD+G format, which allowed graphic images, text, and animations to be displayed on a connected TV when played on a compatible CD player.
Track Listing
- Come To My Aid – 4:04
- Sad Old Red – 4:32
- Look At You Now – 3:02
- Heaven – 4:33
- Jericho – 6:04
- Money's Too Tight (To Mention) – 4:14
- Holding Back The Years – 4:28
- Open Up The Red Box – 3:55
- No Direction – 3:40
- Picture Book – 5:48
Credits
- Producer: Stewart Levine
- Engineer, Mixed By: Femi J.
- Vocals: Mick Hucknall
- Keyboards, Vocals: Fritz McIntyre
- Bass: Tony Bowers
- Guitar: Sylvan, David Fryman (track 8)
- Drums, Percussion: Chris Joyce
- Photography: Simon Fowler (front cover), Malcolm Heywood (back cover)
- Baritone Saxophone: Ronnie Ross (tracks 2, 4, 5)
- Tenor Saxophone: Ian Dickson (tracks 2, 4, 5)
- Trumpet: Tim Kellett
- Congas: Francis Foster (tracks 1, 3)
- Design: Peter Barrett
Key Features
- Includes the US number-one hit "Holding Back the Years" and other charting singles.
- A combination of soul, synth-pop, and electronic influences.
- The CD+G format version adds a unique multimedia experience with graphics and animations.
- Features lush orchestration and smooth saxophone melodies alongside Simply Red's signature style.
