The Law (The Law album)

The Law
Studio album by The Law
Released 19 march 1991
Recorded 1991
Genre Rock
Length 50:50 (2008 version)
Label Atlantic
Producer Chris Kimsey, Ahmet Ertegün, Howard Albert, Ron Albert, Kenney Jones, Shane Keister, Paul Rodgers, Eddie Wilner (re-issue producer)
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The Law is the first and only album from the rock supergroup The Law.

Contents

History

The Law was formed when Paul Rodgers met Kenny Jones in a nightclub in London and decided to put a band together.[2] The two teamed up with different supporting musicians in order to give Paul Rodgers freedom to pursue whatever music style he felt like.[3]
Unlike his previous projects in which he wrote or co-wrote most of the material, he relied heavily on outside writers to write songs for the album (Like Phil Collen, Chris Rea, Bryan Adams, etc...)[3]. Ironically, the only chart topper of the album 'Laying Down the Law' was written by Rodgers himself.[3] The album features notable appearances by David Gilmour, Bryan Adams and Chris Rea.
Aside from the single, the album was received very poorly by the critics and the public which led to disbanding of the band.[3]

Tracklist

  1. "For a Little Ride" (Mark Mangold, Benny Mardones) - 3:54
  2. "Miss You in a Heartbeat" (Phil Collen) - 4:32
  3. "Stone Cold" (Tamara Champlin) - 4:13
  4. "Come Save Me (Julianne)" (Charlie Black, Cliff Downs, Austin Roberts) - 4:01
  5. "Laying Down the Law" (Rodgers) - 4:22
  6. "Nature of the Beast" (Bryan Adams, Jim Vallance) - 3:53
  7. "Stone" (Chris Rea) - 5:12
  8. "Anything for You" (Steve Diamond, Eric McCusker) - 3:57
  9. "Best of My Love" (Jerry Lynn Williams) - 4:36
  10. "Tough Love" (Rodgers) - 3:41
  11. "Missing You Bad Girl (Rodgers) - 4:42
  12. "That's When You Fall in Love" (Rodgers) - 3:47 (Bonus track on 2008 re-release)

Personnel

The Law

Additional Musicians

Production

References

  1. ^ Allmusic review
  2. ^ http://www.vintagerock.com/prodgers_interview.aspx
  3. ^ a b c d http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p434252/biography