Melissa Etheridge (album)

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Melissa Etheridge
Melissa Etheridge cover
Studio album by Melissa Etheridge
Released 1988
Recorded October 19-25, 1987
Genre Rock
Length 45:59
Label Island
Producer(s) Melissa Etheridge,
Niko Bolas,
Craig Krampf,
Kevin McCormick
Professional reviews
Melissa Etheridge chronology
Melissa Etheridge
(1988)
Brave and Crazy
(1989)


Melissa Etheridge is the self-titled debut album by singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge, released in 1988 (see 1988 in music).

Contents

[edit] Track listing

all songs by Melissa Etheridge

  1. "Similar Features" – 4:42
  2. "Chrome Plated Heart" – 3:59
  3. "Like the Way I Do" – 5:23
  4. "Precious Pain" – 4:15
  5. "Don't You Need" – 4:59
  6. "The Late September Dogs" – 6:33
  7. "Occasionally" – 2:36
  8. "Watching You" – 5:33
  9. "Bring Me Some Water" – 3:52
  10. "I Want You" – 4:07

[edit] Personnel

[edit] Production

  • Producers: Melissa Etheridge, Niko Bolas, Craig Krampf, Kevin McCormick
  • Executive producers: Chris Blackwell, Rob Fraboni
  • Engineers: Allan Blazek, Jim Nipar
  • Assistant engineer: David Kane
  • Mixing assistants: Duane Seykora, Bob Vogt
  • Mastering: Stephen Marcussen
  • Arrangers: Melissa Etheridge, Craig Krampf
  • Photography: George DuBose
  • Cover design: Tony Wright

[edit] Charts

Album - Billboard (North America)

Year Chart Position
1988 The Billboard 200 22

Singles - Billboard (North America)

Year Single Chart Position
1988 "Bring Me Some Water" Mainstream Rock Tracks 10
1988 "Like the Way I Do" Mainstream Rock Tracks 28
1989 "Chrome Plated Heart" Mainstream Rock Tracks 22
1989 "Similar Features" Mainstream Rock Tracks 6
1989 "Similar Features" The Billboard Hot 100 94