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Ambition | ||||
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Released | 1987 | |||
Recorded | 1987 | |||
Studio | Livingston Studios (London, UK) | |||
Genre | Rock | |||
Length | 44:31 | |||
Label | Atlantic | |||
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Ambition is former Styx guitarist/vocalist Tommy Shaw's third solo album release. It was produced by Terry Thomas (from the rock band, Charlie) and has a very fluid and melodic sound with rich synthesizer chords and sequences. Originally released on Atlantic Records in 1987. The album was re-released on American Beat Records in 2007.
All words & music by Tommy Shaw & Terry Thomas unless where otherwise noted.
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