Red Book (album)
Red Book is the eighth album from Texas. It was released November 7, 2005 and entered the UK Album Chart at #16. It is named after the little red book that singer Sharleen Spiteri used to write the album songs. Four tracks were co-written with Brian Higgins of Xenomania — Can't Resist, Cry, Get Down Tonight and Bad Weather.
The album was the groups last studio album before their hiatus which they embarked on after the Red Book tour. Lead singer Spiteri would go onto release her debut solo album, Melody in 2008 which would chart inside the UK Top 10 at #3. The album yelied two UK Top Ten singles, "Getaway" and "Sleep" and the UK Top 20 single, "Can't Resist".
Track listing
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"0.36" (Introduction) |
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"Getaway" |
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"Can't Resist" |
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"What About Us" |
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"Cry" |
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"Sleep" (featuring Paul Buchanan) |
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"Get Down Tonight" |
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"Nevermind" |
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"Bad Weather" |
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"Masterthief" |
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"Just Hold On" |
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"Red Book" |
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- Backing Vocals - Michael Bannister (tracks: 4, 8, 10) , Miranda Cooper (tracks: 3, 5, 7) , Sharleen Spiteri (tracks: 2 to 5, 7, 8, 10)
- Bass - Johnny McElhone (tracks: 2, 8 to 10)
- Guitar - Ally McErlaine (tracks: 2, 4, 7, 8, 10 to 12) , Johnny McElhone (tracks: 2, 7 to 10, 12) , Sharleen Spiteri (tracks: 2, 8 to 10, 12) , Shawn Lee (tracks: 3, 5, 7) , Tony McGovern (tracks: 7, 9, 12)
- Keyboards - Johnny McElhone (tracks: 1 to 4, 7, 8 to 12) , Michael Bannister (tracks: 1 to 4, 8, 10, 12) , Sharleen Spiteri (tracks: 1 to 4, 8, 9, 11) , Tim Powell (tracks: 3, 5, 7)
- Mixed By - Mark 'Spike' Stent* (tracks: 3 to 5, 7, 9) , Mike Hedges (tracks: 6, 8, 10, 12)
- Piano - Michael Bannister (tracks: 6, 8, 10, 12)
- Producer - Johnny Mac (tracks: 1 to 3, 5 to 12)
- Producer [Co Producer] - Johnny Mac (tracks: 4)
- Programmed By - Johnny McElhone (tracks: 2 to 4, 8, 11) , Michael Bannister (tracks: 2 to 4) , Sharleen Spiteri (tracks: 2 to 4, 11)
- Written-By - Johnny McElhone , Robert Hodgens (tracks: 2, 8, 10)
- Written-By, Producer - Brian Higgins (tracks: 3, 5, 7, 9)
- Written-By, Vocals - Sharleen Spiteri
Chart positions
References
- ^ Allmusic review
- ^ PopMatters review
- ^ BBC Online review
- ^ review
- ^ Virgin Media review
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Texas - Red Book - Music Charts". Acharts.us. http://acharts.us/album/17002. Retrieved 2009-05-21.
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Everyday Now · Extracts from Mothers Heaven · The Greatest Hits: Preview of the Forthcoming Album · What About Us
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