Phonogenic Not Just Another Pretty Face

Phonogenic Not Just Another Pretty Face

by Melanie
Phonogenic Not Just Another Pretty Face

Phonogenic Not Just Another Pretty Face

by Melanie

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Overview

Melanie's marriage to Atlantic had dissolved after one album, and Phonogenic appeared on RCA. The new beginning promised by Photograph hadn't transpired; Phonogenic bore only four new songs by Melanie and was a campy, kitschy set, combining disco ("Knock on Wood") with hoary old rockers ("We Can Work It Out"). For Melanie's part, her compositions were at least witty and showed an interest in genres new to her, such as Broadway-esque mini-dramas ("Record People") and light pop ("Spunky"). The participation of top players like Michael and Randy Brecker ensures that Phonogenic is enjoyable enough, but it's slight and flimsy, too. And its closing torch song reinterpretation of "California Dreaming" is non-plussing to say the least. ~ Charles Donovan

Product Details

Release Date: 06/19/2013
Label: Essential Media Group
UPC: 0894231500923
Rank: 112819

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Melanie   Primary Artist,Vocals,Guitar
Will Lee   Bass
Michael Brecker   Saxophone,Horn
Richard Tee   Keyboards,Piano
Randy Brecker   Saxophone,Horn
Hugh McCracken   Guitar
David Sanborn   Saxophone
Chris Parker   Drums

Technical Credits

Gilbert Becaud   Composer
Steve Cropper   Composer
Carole Bayer Sager   Composer
Michelle Phillips   Composer
Pierre Delanoe   Composer
Manny Curtis   Composer
Peter Allen   Composer
John Lennon   Composer
John Phillips   Composer
Eddie Floyd   Composer
Paul McCartney   Composer
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