Released 26 June 1989 Artist Living in a Box Label Chrysalis Records | Length 39:11 Release date 28 June 1989 Genre Pop music | |
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Recorded September - November 1988 Producer Chris Porter, Living in a Box, Dan Hartman, Tom Lord-Alge, Leon Sylvers III People also search for The Best of Living in a Box, Living in a Box, How Many Angels, Greatest Hits | ||
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Gatecrashing is the second and final studio album by British group Living in a Box. It was released on 26 June 1989 and featured the UK top ten hits "Blow the House Down" and "Room in Your Heart".
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Overview
Two years after the release of their debut album, Living in a Box returned in 1989. In the early part of the year, the lead single, "Blow the House Down" was released. The uptempo track, featuring a solo from Queen guitarist Brian May, became their second UK top ten hit, peaking at No.10. They followed this up with the less-successful "Gatecrashing" which peaked at No.36 alongside the release of this album. Produced by Tom Lord Alge and Dan Hartman among others, the album peaked four places higher than the first at No.25 and was further boosted by the release of the third single. The ballad "Room in Your Heart" became the band's third top ten, peaking at No.5, matching the success of their debut hit. A fourth single "Different Air" failed to make an impact however. The album was recorded at Olympic, Sarn West and Maison Rouge Studios, London between September and November 1988.
Following the release and promotion of the album, the band embarked on the recording of their third album, but after a falling-out with their record company, they decided to part ways and the group split in 1990. The unreleased tracks made it onto lead singer Richard Darbyshire's debut solo album in 1994.
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Songs
Unique3:40
Blow the House Down4:19
Day After Tomorrow Night3:37