Stigma (EMF album)
| Stigma | ||||
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| Studio album by EMF | ||||
| Released | 28 September 1992 | |||
| Recorded | 1992 | |||
| Genre | Alternative dance, alternative rock | |||
| Length | 40:16 | |||
| Label |
Parlophone (UK) Capitol (US) | |||
| Producer | Ralph Jezzard | |||
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| AllMusic |    [1] |
Stigma is the second studio album by English rock band EMF, released in 1992. "It's You" was actually called "It's You That Leaves Me Dry" but was re-titled to "It's You" and re-mixed for the single release.
Reception
Geoff Orens of AllMusic gave the album three-and-a-half stars out of five, feeling that the overall mood and lyrical themes of the album were different from what would have been expected by fans: "For a fan base ready for more "Unbelievable"'s however, Stigma was far from enticing and unfortunately sold less than hoped, leading to EMF's less-than-grand return to the foray of pop on Cha Cha Cha."[1]
Track listing
All songs written by EMF, except where noted.
- "They're Here" - 4:22
- "Arizona" (James Atkin, Ian Dench) - 4:05
- "It's You That Leaves Me Dry" (Atkin, Dench) - 3:54
- "Never Know" (Atkin, Dench) - 4:02
- "Blue Highs" (Dench) - 3:48
- "Inside" (Atkin) - 3:26
- "Getting Through" (Dench) - 4:23
- "She Bleeds" (Dench) - 4:05
- "Dog" - 3:56
- "The Light that Burns Twice as Bright..." - 4:09
Personnel
EMF
- James Atkin: vocals, guitars
- Ian Dench: guitars, keyboards
- Derry Brownson: sampling, keyboards
- Zac Foley: bass guitar
- Mark de Cloedt: drums, percussion
Guest musicians
P.P. Arnold: backing vocals on "Arizona", "It's You That Leaves Me Dry", "Blue Highs", "Inside" and "The Light that Burns Twice as Bright..."