Paris is the debut album by American rock band Paris. It was the only album recorded by the original Paris lineup, as drummer Thom Mooney left shortly afterwards.
Paris | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | January 1976 | |||
Recorded | 1975 | |||
Genre | Rock | |||
Length | 40:06 | |||
Label | Capitol | |||
Producer | Jimmy Robinson | |||
Paris chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
The songs on Paris were all written by guitarist/vocalist Bob Welch and are in a vein similar to Led Zeppelin.[1] The album reached number 103 on the Billboard pop album chart.[2]
In 2013, Capitol Records/USM Japan/Universal Music remastered and reissued a paper-sleeve album replica (Mini LP) SHM-CD version of Paris.
Re-release edit
The album was re-released on CD, on the Zoom Club label, in 2000 and again in 2004. The CD re-release did not include any additional, re-mixed or other bonus tracks. The album was reissued on CD by Rock Candy Records in 2012
Cover art edit
The logo of the band was Cornick's creation.[3]
Track listing edit
All tracks are written by Bob Welch
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Black Book" | 3:10 |
2. | "Religion" | 5:18 |
3. | "Starcage" | 3:55 |
4. | "Beautiful Youth" | 3:55 |
5. | "Nazarene" | 3:56 |
No. | Title | Length |
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6. | "Narrow Gate (La Porte Etroite)" | 6:42 |
7. | "Solitaire" | 4:04 |
8. | "Breathless" | 3:20 |
9. | "Rock of Ages" | 3:11 |
10. | "Red Rain" | 3:21 |
Personnel edit
- Paris
- Bob Welch – vocals, guitar
- Glenn Cornick – bass, keyboards
- Thom Mooney – drums
- Additional personnel
- Jimmy Robinson – production, engineering
- Roy Kohara – art direction
References edit
- ^ a b Allmusic review by Mark Allan Retrieved January 9, 2009
- ^ Allmusic rating and chart position Retrieved January 9, 2009
- ^ "Paris – Paris (1976, Winchester Pressing, Vinyl)". Discogs.
External links edit
- Paris (album) at Discogs.