The Vegetarians of Love
The Vegetarians of Love is ex-Boomtown Rats lead singer Bob Geldof's second solo studio album released in 1990. "The Vegetarians of Love" is also the name of the band of musicians Geldof recorded the album with. It includes Pete Briquette from Geldof's previous band The Boomtown Rats, who also co-wrote one track. Another notable co-writer was David A. Stewart (of The Eurythmics fame). The album was produced by Rupert Hine, who also played on it. Three singles were released from the album, of which only one, "The Great Song of Indifference", entered the UK top 40, peaking at no. 15.
Track listing
All songs were written by Bob Geldof, except where noted.
- "A Gospel Song" – 5:24
- "Love or Something" (Geldof, David A. Stewart) – 4:39
- "The Great Song of Indifference" – 4:38
- "Thinking Voyager 2 Type Things" (Geldof, Pete Briquette) – 8:20
- "Big Romantic Stuff" – 4:06
- "Crucified Me" – 2:09
- "The Chains of Pain" (Geldof, Danny Mitchell) – 3:43
- "A Rose at Night" – 5:42
- "No Small Wonder" (Geldof, Mitchell) – 4:46
- "Walking Back to Happiness" – 7:29
- "Let It Go" – 4:40
- "The End of the World" – 1:52
Personnel
- Bob Geldof – acoustic and electric guitar, lead vocals, backing vocals
- Pete Briquette – bass, keyboard
- Phil Palmer – acoustic and electric guitars
- Geoff Richardson – viola, electric and acoustic guitar, clarinet, saxophone, recorders, penny whistles, ukulele, assorted kitchen utensils
- Steve Fletcher – piano, organ
- Alun Dunn – accordion, organ
- Rupert Hine – piano, keyboards, percussion, backing vocals
- Bob Loveday – violin, penny whistle, bass
- Gerry Moffet – electric guitar
- Paul Carrack – organ
- Geoff Dugmore – drums, percussion
- Kevin Godley – backing vocals
- Cameron Jenkins – saxophone on "Love or Something"
- Gordon Bonnar – guitar on "The Chains of Pain"
- Dave Stewart – guitar on "Love or Something"
- Stephen W. Taylor – engineer
Singles
- "The Great Song of Indifference" / "Hotel 75" / "In The Pouring Rain" (June 1990)
- "Love or Something" / "Out Of Order" / "Friends For Life" / "One Of The Girls" (August 1990)
- "A Gospel Song" / "Vegetarians Of Love" / "The Warmest Fire" (December 1990)
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