The Vegetarians of Love is the second solo studio album by Bob Geldof, released in July 1990.[2][1] 'The Vegetarians of Love' was also the name of the band of musicians with whom Geldof recorded the album. It includes Pete Briquette from Geldof's previous band, The Boomtown Rats, who also co-wrote one track.[2] Another notable co-writer was David A. Stewart of Eurythmics. The album was produced by Rupert Hine, who also played on it.[1]
| The Vegetarians of Love | ||||
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| Released | 23 July 1990[1] | |||
| Studio | Maison Rouge, Fulham Broadway, London; Studio Acousti, Paris | |||
| Genre | Folk rock, pop, rock,[1] Celtic[2] | |||
| Length | 57:29[2] | |||
| Label | Mercury (UK)[1] Atlantic (US) | |||
| Producer | Rupert Hine[1] | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [2] |
| Select | 2/5[3] |
The album reached No. 21 in the UK Albums Chart in August 1990.[4]
Three singles were released from the album, of which only one, "The Great Song of Indifference", entered the UK Singles Chart, peaking at no. 15.[4]
Track listing edit
All songs were written by Bob Geldof, except where noted.
- "A Gospel Song" – 5:24
- "Love or Something" (Geldof, David A. Stewart) – 4:39
- "The Great Song of Indifference" – 4:38
- "Thinking Voyager 2 Type Things" (Geldof, Pete Briquette) – 8:20
- "Big Romantic Stuff" – 4:06
- "Crucified Me" – 2:09
- "The Chains of Pain" (Geldof, Daniel Mitchell) – 3:43
- "A Rose at Night" – 5:42
- "No Small Wonder" (Geldof, Mitchell) – 4:46
- "Walking Back to Happiness" – 7:29
- "Let It Go" – 4:40
- "The End of the World" – 1:52[1]
- Great Songs of Indifference re-release
- "Out of Order" – 3:29
- "Hotel 75" – 3:56
- "One of the Girls" – 2:28
- "The Original Miss Jesus" – 3:44
- "The Vegetarians of Love" – 1:19
- "Sunny Afternoon" – 3:44
- "The Great Song of Indifference" (French Version) – 3:37
Personnel edit
The Vegetarians of Love:
- Bob Geldof – acoustic and electric guitar, lead vocals, backing vocals
- Pete Briquette – bass guitar, keyboard
- Phil Palmer – acoustic and electric guitars
- Geoff Richardson – viola, electric and acoustic guitar, clarinet, saxophone, recorders, penny whistles, ukulele, assorted kitchen utensils
- Steve Fletcher – piano, organ
- Alan Dunn – accordion, organ
- Rupert Hine – piano, keyboards, percussion, backing vocals
- Bob Loveday – violin, penny whistle, bass guitar
Occasional Vegetarians:
- Gerry Moffett – electric guitar
- Paul Carrack – organ
- Geoff Dugmore – drums, percussion
- Kevin Godley – backing vocals
- Cameron Jenkins – saxophone on "Love or Something"
- Gordon Bonnar – guitar on "The Chains of Pain"
- David A. Stewart – guitar on "Love or Something"
Production Credits:
Recorded at Maison Rouge Studios, London, by Stephen W Tayler and Andrew Scarth, assisted by Emmanuel Taylor
Mixed at Maison Rouge Studios, London, by Stephen W Tayler and Cameron Jenkins.
Mastered by Arun Chakraverty at The Master Room.
Demos produced by Pete Briquette.
Singles edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g "Bob Geldof - The Vegetarians Of Love (CD, Album) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
- ^ a b c d e Tom Demalon. "The Vegetarians of Love - Bob Geldof | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
- ^ Griffiths, Nick (August 1990). "Songs of Indifference". Select. p. 94.
- ^ a b c Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 224. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.