The Corporate World
| The Corporate World | ||||
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| Studio album by Gail Ann Dorsey | ||||
| Released | 1989 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, R&B | |||
| Length | 53:04 | |||
| Label | Sire, WEA | |||
| Producer | Nathan East | |||
| Gail Ann Dorsey chronology | ||||
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The Corporate World is the debut studio album by American musician and singer-songwriter Gail Ann Dorsey. It was released in 1989 through Sire Records and Warner Music Group. Produced by bass guitarist Nathan East, the album features guest appearances from singer-songwriter and guitarist Eric Clapton and Gang of Four member Andy Gill.[1][2] The album's style has been described as "an unorthodox and individualistic blend of rock, pop and R&B."[3]
The album charted in top ten in Dutch Album Chart.[4]
Critical reception
| Professional ratings | |
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| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| Robert Christgau | B[5] |
AllMusic critic Alex Henderson described the album as "an artistic triumph, but a commercial bomb," noting that "had it been released after alternative rock really exploded in 1992, it might have enjoyed the type of success it deserved."[3] On the album, music critic Robert Christgau wrote: "Pet Shop Boys, this is how it sounds with soul." Christgau also stated that the side one features "conventional exercises," while "from the literal title tune to the Beethoven-drenched romantic climax, side two is the yuppie blues."[5]
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Gail Ann Dorsey.
- "The Corporate World" — 6:24
- "Where Is Your Love?" — 4:08
- "S.W.4." — 1:09
- "Wishing I Was Someone Else" — 2:04
- "Just Another Dream" — 5:33
- "So Hard To Let You Go" — 4:17
- "Wasted Country" — 5:02
- "The Missiles Of Midnight" — 5:57
- "If Only You" — 4:23
- "No Time" — 4:34
- "Carry Me Off To Heaven" — 9:09
Personnel
- Gail Ann Dorsey — vocals (1, 2, 4—11); backing vocals (4, 5, 7, 11); bass (7, 8, 11); acoustic guitar (3—6, 11); guitar (4, 7—9)
- Nathan East — bass (1—2, 5—6, 9—10); keyboards (1, 7—8, 10); production (1—2, 5—11)
- Bob Roberts — guitar (2, 5—11)
- Eric Clapton — guitar
- Andy Gill — guitar (1)
- Steve Ferrone — drums (1, 2, 5, 8, 10)
- Gavin Harrison — drums (6, 9)
- Marcel East — keyboards (2, 5—7, 9—10)
- Mick Gallagher — keyboards (1, 8)
- Bill Reichenbach Jr. — trombone
- Carol Kenyon — backing vocals (2, 9, 10)
- Katie Kissoon — backing vocals (1, 8)
- Tessa Niles — backing vocals (1, 2, 8—10)
- Ted Hayton — recording; mixing (1, 3, 4, 6, 8—11)
- Tom Lord-Alge — mixing (2, 5, 7)
- Allen Sides — recording (horns)
- Tom Leader — recording (strings)
- Clif Norrell — engineering
References
- ↑ McCabe, Allyson (July 11, 2014). "Sound & Vision #4: Gail Ann Dorsey". The Rumpus. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- ↑ Lester, Paul (2009). Gang of Four: Damaged Gods. Omnibus Press. ISBN 0857120204.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Henderson, Alex. "Gail Ann Dorsey - The Corporate World". AllMusic. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- ↑ Hendrikse, Wim (2013). David Bowie - The Man Who Changed the World. New Generation Publishing. ISBN 0755250532.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Christgau, Robert. "Gail Ann Dorsey". robertchristgau.com. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
External links
- The Corporate World at Discogs (list of releases)