Son of Albert

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Son of Albert
Son of Albert cover
Studio album by Andrew Ridgeley
Released May 2, 1990
Recorded 1989-1990
Genre Rock music
Length 56:01
Label Columbia Records
Producer Andrew Ridgeley, Gary Bromham and Martyn "Max" Heyes
Professional reviews
Andrew Ridgeley chronology
— Son of Albert
(1990)		 —
Singles from Son of Albert
  1. "Red Dress"
    Released: 1990
  2. "Shake"
    Released: 1990

Son of Albert is the debut solo album of Andrew Ridgeley. Originally released in May of 1990, Ridgeley's effort was a sharp turn away from his former pop image with Wham! years earlier. Focusing more on guitars and drums, the album was well-constructed; however, the critics panned Ridgeley’s attempt at a solo record. After terrible revenue sales from 'Son of Albert', Ridgeley slowly but surely quit playing music professionally.

Ridgeley's album is cleverly named after himself, as the Son of Albert Ridgeley.

[edit] Track listing

  • All songs produced and arranged by Andrew Ridgeley and Gary Bromham, unless noted otherwise
  1. "Red Dress" - 4:09
  2. "Shake" - 3:29
  3. "The Price of Love" - 4:08
  4. "Flame" - 4:58
  5. "Hangin'" - 3:21
  6. "Mexico" - 5:46
  7. "Big Machine" - 4:24
  8. "Kiss Me" - 4:30
  9. "Baby Jane" - 5:09
  10. "Shake (Hardcore)" - 6:03 (Andrew Ridgeley, Gary Bromham and Martyn "Max" Heyes)

[edit] Chart performance

Chart (1990) Peak
position
Billboard 200 130

[edit] Credits

  • Lead Vocals: Andrew Ridgeley
  • Additional Vocals: Andrew Ridgeley, Mary Cassidy, Lauren Fownes, Brie Howard, Miss Johnny, George Michael and Tessa Niles
  • Spanish Vocals (on "Mexico"): Andrew Ridgeley, Gary Bromham, Danny Cummings, Dan McAfferty and Mark “Bobby” Robinson
  • Guitars: Robert Ahwaii, Tony Barnard, Gary Bromham, Hugh Burns, Mike Cozzi and Phil Palmer
  • Bass Guitars: Graham Edwards, Deon Estus, David Faragher, Jerry Ferguson, Paul Gray and Danny Thompson
  • Double Bass Guitar: Danny Thompson
  • Electric Guitars: Tony Barnard and Mike Cozzi
  • Spanish Guitar (on "Mexico"): Hugh Burns
  • Drums: Gary Bromham, Pat Torpey and Paul Ridgeley
  • Harmonica: Mark Felthan
  • Horns: Laurence Cottell, David O'Higgins and Paul Spong
  • Keyboards: Gary Masters
  • Percussions: Danny Cummings
  • Song Writers: Andrew Ridgeley, David Austin, Gary Bromham, Hugh Burns, Mike Cozzi, Danny Cummings, Bernard Edwards, Don Everly, Phil Everly and Nile Rodgers
  • Voice Box: Andrew Ridgeley and Richard Gibbs
  • Engineered by Harvey Birrell, Jacques Erhardt, Gordon Fordyce, Paul Gomersall, Martyn "Max" Heyes, Russell Leahy and Gary Wilkinson
  • Recorded at Comforts Place, Lingfield; Compass Point, Nassau; Eden Studios, London; EMI/Pathé Studios, Paris; Galaxy Sound Studio, Los Angeles; Ground Control, Los Angeles; Great Linford Studios, Great Linford; Maison Rouge, London; Mayfair Studios, London; Olympic Studios, London; Terminal 24, London and Skylight Studios, London
  • Mixed at Amazon Studios, Liverpool; Comforts Place, Lingfield; Mayfair Studios, London and Olympic Studios, London
  • Mixed by Paul Gomersall, Martyn "Max" Heyes and Tim Weidener
  • Photography by Julian Broad
  • Album Design by Andrew Ridgeley and Simon Halfon
  • Management: Lippman Kahane Entertainment