All Shook Up (album)
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| Studio album by Cheap Trick | |||||
| Released | 1980 March 7, 2006 (reissue) |
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| Recorded | 1980 | ||||
| Genre | Rock | ||||
| Length | 33:53 55:01 (reissue) |
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| Label | Epic/Legacy | ||||
| Producer | George Martin | ||||
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All Shook Up is a 1980 album by Cheap Trick. It was their fifth studio album and sixth release overall. It was produced by former Beatles producer George Martin.
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[edit] Overview
All Shook Up was even quirkier than its predecessor, the platinum-selling Dream Police. Many of its songs were less radio-friendly and more experimental. George Martin's unique multi-layered production gave a dimension to many of its songs not found on any other Cheap Trick album. "Stop This Game" was the only single to chart in the Billboard Top 100 released from All Shook Up, though "Just Got Back" and "World's Greatest Lover" are also fan favorites.
[edit] Track listing
- "Stop This Game" (Nielsen/Zander) - 3:57
- "Just Got Back" (Nielsen) - 2:05
- "Baby Loves to Rock" (Nielsen) - 3:17
- "Can't Stop It But I'm Gonna Try" (Nielsen) - 3:31
- "World's Greatest Lover" (Nielsen) - 4:52
- "High Priest of Rhythmic Noise" (Nielsen) - 4:13
- "Love Comes A-Tumblin' Down" (Nielsen) - 3:08
- "I Love You Honey But I Hate Your Friends" (Nielsen) - 3:50
- "Go For the Throat (Use Your Own Imagination)" (Nielsen) - 3:04
- "Who D'King" (Carlos/Nielsen) - 2:18
[edit] Bonus tracks (2006 Reissue)
The bonus tracks on the reissue were all previously released. "Everything Works If You Let It" was on the soundtrack to Roadie, and the other four tracks were from the EP Found All The Parts.
- "Everything Works If You Let It" (Nielsen) - 3:29
- "Day Tripper" (live, Short Version) (Lennon/McCartney) - 3:41
- "Can't Hold On" (live) (Nielsen) - 5:55
- "Such a Good Girl" (Nielsen) - 3:04
- "Take Me I'm Yours" (Nielsen) - 4:34
[edit] Singles (Side A/Side B)
- (1980) "Everything Works If You Let It"/"Way of the World"/"Heaven Tonight" - #44 US, #14 Can
- (1980) "Stop This Game"/"Who D'King" - #48 US, #6 Can
- (1980) "World Greatest Lover"/"High Priest of Rhythmic Noise"
[edit] Personnel
- Robin Zander - Guitar, Vocals
- Rick Nielsen - Guitar, Piano, Art Direction, Design
- Tom Petersson - Bass
- Bun E. Carlos - Drums
[edit] Additional personnel
- Geoff Emerick - Engineer
- Nigel Walker - Assistant Engineer
- Tony George - Assistant Engineer
- George Marino - Mastering
- Moshe Brakha - Photography
- George Martin - Arranger, Producer, Piano
- Ria Lewerke - Art Direction, Design
[edit] Background information
Right around the time of All Shook Up's release, bassist Tom Petersson announced that he was leaving the band. He was replaced by Pete Comita.
The band performed the songs "Baby Loves to Rock" and "Can't Stop It But I'm Gonna Try" on the January 17, 1981 episode of Saturday Night Live.
There were several homages to The Beatles on this album. "Stop This Game" opens and closes with a droning piano note similar to the one that ends "A Day in the Life." The bridge to "Baby Loves to Rock" features the line "Not in Russia!" with the sound of an airplane in the background, a subtle reference to "Back in the U.S.S.R." "World's Greatest Lover" has vocals reminiscent of John Lennon.
Nielsen wrote "Love Comes A-Tumblin' Down" for Bon Scott. "World's Greatest Lover" cops the intro to "Big Balls."
[edit] Charts
Album - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 1980 | Pop Albums | 24 |
Singles - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
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| 1980 | "Stop This Game" | Pop Singles | 48 |
[edit] Certifications
| Organization | Level | Date |
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| RIAA – USA | Gold | 1980-12-30 |
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