The Philosopher Kings (album)

For Plato's concept, see philosopher king. For the 2009 documentary film, see The Philosopher Kings (film).

The Philosopher Kings is the debut album from Canadian R&B musicians The Philosopher Kings, released in 1996 (see 1996 in music).

The album earned the group a Juno Award nomination for Best R&B/Soul Recording of the Year.

• Gerald Eaton - Lead and backup vocals
• James McCollum - Guitars, guitar solos, acoustic guitar on "No Woman Around"
• Brian West - Guitars, guitar treatments, guitar synth bass on "Everyone'll Let You Down", things that sound like keyboards
• Jon Levine - Piano, keyboards, organ, backup vocals, toy bells
• Jason Levine - Double and electric bass, backup vocals
• Craig Hunter - Drums, cymbals, percussion, backup vocals

Special Guests:

• Keita Hopkinson - backup vocals on "Fingernails To Claws"
• Terence Blanchard - trumpet on "Lay My Body Down"
• Bobby Watson - alto saxophone on "Do You Swear"

Track listing

1. "Turn My Head Around (3:59)"
2. "Lay My Body Down (4:41)"
3. "All Dressed Up For San Francisco (4:31)"
4. "Can't Get My Mind Around You (4:31)"
5. "All To Myself (4:28)"
6. "Leave That Man (6:30)"
7. "Do You Swear (3:42)"
8. "Everyone'll Let You Down (4:30)"
9. "Just Like A Woman (4:13)"
10. "Charms (4:47)"
11. "Fingernails To Claws (4:49)"
12. "No Woman Around (3:40)"

• Track 9 is a Bob Dylan cover.