In Style (album)

In Style
Studio album by David Johansen
Released 1979
Genre Rock
Length 38:43
Label Blue Sky Records
Producer Mick Ronson, David Johansen
David Johansen chronology

David Johansen
(1978)		 In Style
(1979)		 Here Comes the Night
(1981)
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In Style is the second solo album released by (then-)former lead singer of the New York Dolls, David Johansen. It was released in 1979 on Blue Sky Records.

Background

After Johansen released his first solo album David Johansen, he received favorable reviews but low album sales. Consequently, In Style offers more pop-style songs, such as "Melody" and "Swaheto Woman". It is designed as a more commercial record than Johansen's debut.

"Swaheto Woman" was released as a single and provided Johansen's first disco song. "Swaheto Woman", and three other tracks on the album, were co-written by Johansen's friend and fellow New York Doll, Sylvain Sylvain. In Style also features performances by Ian Hunter and Dan Hartman.

Track listing

  1. "Melody" (David Johansen, Robert C. Guy) (2:58)
  2. "She" (David Johansen, Buz Verno) (2:21)
  3. "Big City" (David Johansen) (4:09)
  4. "She Knew She Was Falling in Love" (David Johansen, Sylvain Sylvain) (3:46)
  5. "Swaheto Woman" (David Johansen, Sylvain Sylvain) (5:05)
  6. "Justine" (David Johansen) (4:34)
  7. "In Style" (David Johansen) (4:08)
  8. "You Touched Me Too" (David Johansen, Johnny Rao) (2:23)
  9. "Wreckless Crazy" (David Johansen, Sylvain Sylvain) (3:17)
  10. "Flamingo Road" (David Johansen, Sylvain Sylvain) (6:02)

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