What You Are (album)
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| Studio album by Ricky Ross | |||||
| Released | 1986 | ||||
| Recorded | April - October 1995 | ||||
| Genre | Rock, Alternative rock | ||||
| Label | Epic Records | ||||
| Producer | Bruce Robb, Dee Robb, Joe Robb | ||||
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What You Are is a solo album from Scottish rock musician Ricky Ross. It was the first solo album Ross released after the breakup of the band he fronted, Deacon Blue.
The album's music marked a significant departure from the sound of Deacon Blue, introducing a harder edge and an increased emphasis on aggressive guitar work.
[edit] Track listing
All songs written by Ricky Ross, except where noted:
- "Good Evening Philadelphia" – 3:16
- "Icarus" – 2:36
- "Cold Easter" (Ross, Slaven) – 2:52
- "What You Are" – 4:42
- "Radio On" – 4:08
- "When Sinners Fall" – 4:37
- "Jack Singer" – 3:25
- "The Lovers" (Ross, Slaven) – 4:10
- "Wake Up and Dream" – 3:50
- "Rosie Gordon Lies So Still" – 4:11
- "Promise You Rain" – 3:42
- "Love Isn't Hard It's Strong" – 3:18
[edit] Personnel
- Ricky Ross - vocals, keyboards, guitar
- Mick Slaven - guitar
- Jeff "Skunk" Baxter - guitar, pedal steel
- Dan Root - guitar
- Mark Harris - bass
- Scott Crago - drums, percussion
- Joey Waronker - drums
- Patrick Warren - chamberlin
- John Wittenberg - violin
- Xiou Niu Ho - violin
- Helene Wittenberg - viola
- Glenn Grab - cello
- Lorraine McIntosh - backing vocals on "Wake Up and Dream"
