On the Fritz

On the Fritz is the title of the third album by singer/songwriter Steve Taylor.

Track listing

Written and arranged by Steve Taylor.

Side one

1. "This Disco (Used to Be a Cute Cathedral)" – 4:06
2. "On the Fritz" – 3:56
3. "It's a Personal Thing" – 2:58
4. "To Forgive" – 3:54
5. "You've Been Bought" – 2:45

Side two

1. "You Don't Owe Me Nothing" – 3:22
2. "I Manipulate" – 5:07
3. "Lifeboat" – 4:35
4. "Drive, He Said" – 4:30
5. "I Just Wanna Know" – 4:40

"To Forgive" was inspired by the personal appearance of Pope John Paul II with his attempted assassin, Mehmet Ali Agca.

"This Disco (Used To Be A Cute Cathedral)" was inspired by the New York Limelight Club which was in operation from 1983-2003. It was once known as the "Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion."

Some Band

• Steve Taylor: Vocals, Lin Drum 9000 on "I Manipulate"
• Ian McDonald: Percussion, Guitars, keyboards on "Lifeboat," Alto Sax on "You Don't Owe Me Nothing"
• Tony Davilio: Guitars
• Hugh McCracken: Guitars
• George Small: Keyboards
• Alan Childs: Drums
• Carmine Rojas: Bass.
• John McCurry: Guitar Solo on "To Forgive" and "You've Been Bought"
• Cactus Moser: Percussion and Simmons Drums on "I Manipulate"
• Dave Thrush: Alto Sax on "Its A Personal Thing," Tenor Sax on "You Don't Owe Me Nothing"
• Background Vocals by Mary Davis, Beverly Slade, Kitty Markham.
• Finger Snaps on "Drive He Said" by Cactus Moser & Debbie Taylor.

Production notes

• Produced and engineered by Ian McDonald and Steve Taylor.
• Synthesizer Programming: Larry Fast & George Small.
• Engineered by Alan Douches.
• Recorded & Mixed at Grand Slam Studios, West Orange, New Jersey.
• Assistant Engineers: Joey Flamingo & Jay Healy.
• Mixed by Ian McDonald & Alan Douches.
• Mastered by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound, New York, New York.