Album
Armchair Theatre
1990 · Rock
5 collectors on Gatefold own this
Armchair Theatre is a Rock album by Jeff Lynne, originally released in 1990. On Gatefold: 57 pressings tracked, owned by 5 collectors.
About
After helping his friends George Harrison and Tom Petty release successful solo albums in the late '80s—and then being a member of their supergroup Traveling Wilburys—the next step was for Jeff Lynne to go solo. The Electric Light Orchestra leader released <i>Armchair Theatre</i> in 1990, though it paled in commercial success compared to the aforementioned projects. But there was much more to Lynne’s solo debut than was reflected in the charts. The opening single, “Every Little Thing,” was only a slight departure from ELO. It features acoustic strumming accompanied by British Invasion–inspired guitar leads, Phil Spector–esque orchestral arrangements, wall-to-wall vocal harmonies, and a deep love for that old-time rock ‘n’ roll (replete with a nod to Smokey Robinson & The Miracles’ “Going to a Go-Go”). With Harrison contributing guitar parts and his instantly recognizable vocals, “Lift Me Up” is another album standout, especially with a near-confectionary chorus that’s nostalgically reminiscent of ELO’s <i>Out of the Blue</i>.
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Tracklist
- 1Every Little Thing3:42
- 2Don't Let Go3:01
- 3Lift Me Up3:37
- 4Nobody Home3:53
- 5September Song2:59
- 6Now You're Gone3:58
- 7Don't Say Goodbye3:10
- 8What Would It take2:41
- 9Stormy Weather3:43
- 10Blown Away3:31
- 11Save Me Now1:54
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Classic Rock
- warm
- nostalgic
- storytelling
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Del ShannonBACKING VOCALS GUEST , BACKING VOCALS
- Jeff LynneBACKING VOCALS LEAD VOCALS VOCALS, BACKING VOCALS
- Mette MathiesenDRUMS CHOIR , FEATURING CHOIR, FEATURING
- Phil HattonBACKING VOCALS BACKING VOCALS, CHOIR CHOIR , FEATURING
- Richard TandyPIANO ACOUSTIC GUITAR BACKING VOCALS
- Ashit DesaiVOCALS
- Dave MorganBACKING VOCALS CHOIR , FEATURING CHOIR, FEATURING
- Fateh Singh GanganiGUEST , PERCUSSION PERCUSSION
- George HarrisonACOUSTIC GUITAR ACOUSTIC GUITAR, BACKING VOCALS BACKING VOCALS
- Hema DesaiGUEST , VOCALS VOCALS
- Jake CommanderBACKING VOCALS CHOIR , FEATURING CHOIR, FEATURING
- Jim HornGUEST , SAXOPHONE SAXOPHONE
- Michael KamenARRANGED BY , CONDUCTOR GUEST , STRINGS STRINGS
- Nellai D. KananGUEST , PERCUSSION PERCUSSION
- Sheila TandyCHOIR , FEATURING CHOIR, FEATURING
- Suresh LalwaniGUEST , PERCUSSION GUEST , VIOLIN PERCUSSION
- Vikram PatilGUEST , PERCUSSION PERCUSSION
5 collectors on Gatefold own this · 57 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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