Son of Albert

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Recorded 1989–1990 Label Columbia CK-46188 Release date 22 May 1990		Length 46:22 Artist Andrew Ridgeley Genre Rock music

Released 7 May 1990 (Australia) 22 May 1990 (US) Producer Andrew Ridgeley, Gary Bromham and Martyn "Max" Heyes Similar Andrew Ridgeley albums, Rock music albums

Son of Albert is the debut and only solo album of Andrew Ridgeley. Originally released in May 1990, Ridgeley's effort was a sharp turn away from his former pop image with Wham! years earlier. Focusing more on guitars and drums, the critical reaction to Ridgeley's attempt at a solo record was mixed. After rather unimpressive revenue sales from Son of Albert, Ridgeley gradually quit playing music professionally.

In addition, two singles from the album, "Red Dress" and "Shake", were released in 1990 with little success. Another song, "Mexico", was scheduled to be released as the album's third single, but was dropped for reasons unknown.

Ridgeley's album is named after himself, as the Son of Albert Ridgeley.

Reception

Entertainment Weekly praised the instrumental "verve" of the songs, but criticized for lacking conviction: "Ridgeley seems to have redefined himself as a kick-in-the-pants rock & roller, but his songs still come out sounding like manufactured pop."

Track listing

All songs arranged and produced by Andrew Ridgeley and Gary Bromham, unless noted otherwise.

Musicians

Andrew Ridgeley – lead vocals, additional vocals, Spanish vocals on "Mexico", voice box

Mary Cassidy, Lauren Fownes, Brie Howard, Miss Johnny, George Michael (on "Red Dress" only), Tessa Niles – additional vocals

Gary Bromham, Danny Cummings, Dan McCafferty, Mark "Bobby" Robinson – Spanish vocals on "Mexico"

Robert Ahwai, Tony Barnard, Gary Bromham, Hugh Burns, Michael Cozzi, Phil Palmer – guitar

Tony Barnard, Michael Cozzi – electric guitar

Hugh Burns – Spanish guitar on "Mexico"

Gary Masters – keyboards

Mark Feltham – harmonica

Graham Edwards, Deon Estus, Davey Faragher, Jerry Ferguson, Paul Gray, Danny Thompson – bass

Danny Thompson – double bass

Gary Bromham, Pat Torpey, Paul Ridgeley – drums

Laurence Cottell, Dave O'Higgins, Paul Spong – horns

Danny Cummings – percussion

Richard Gibbs – voice box

Production

Engineered by Harvey Birrell, Jacques Erhardt, Gordon Fordyce, Paul Gomersall, Martyn "Max" Heyes, Russell Leahy and Gary Wilkinson

Mixed at Amazon Studios, Liverpool; Comforts Place, Lingfield; Mayfair Studios, London and Olympic Studios, London

Mixed by Paul Gomersall, Martyn "Max" Heyes and Tim Weidener

Photography by Julian Broad

Album design by Andrew Ridgeley and Simon Halfon

Management: Lippman Kahane Entertainment

Recorded at Comforts Place, Lingfield; Compass Point, Nassau; Eden Studios, London, England; EMI/Pathé Studios, Paris, France; Galaxy Sound Studio, Los Angeles; Ground Control, Los Angeles; Great Linford Studios, Great Linford; Maison Rouge, London; Mayfair Studios, London; Olympic Studios, London; Terminal 24, London and Skylight Studios, London

Songs

1Red Dress4:09
2Shake3:29
3The Price of Love4:09

References

Son of Albert Wikipedia

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