The Philosopher Kings (album)

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

The Philosopher Kings
Studio album by The Philosopher Kings
Released	February 6, 1996
Genre	R&B
Length	52:45
Label	Columbia 67451
The Philosopher Kings chronology
The Philosopher Kings (1996) Famous, Rich and Beautiful (1997)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	link

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.