Graham Alexander (album)

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Graham Alexander
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Studio album by
Graham Alexander
ReleasedDecember 28, 2011 (2011-12-28)
Recorded2009–2011
StudioLair Studio 1, Lair Studio (Perkins Dairy), Studio 4, The Studio, Philadelphia
Genre
Length31:13
Label self-released, ThisTime Records (Japan)
Producer Graham Alexander, Fran Smith Jr., Andy Kravitz
Graham Alexander chronology
Graham Alexander
(2011)		 Repeat Deceiver
(2014)

Graham Alexander is the debut album by the American singer-songwriter Graham Alexander, [1] [2] [3] [4] self-released on December 28, 2011. It was released in Japan on ThisTime Records in 2013. [5] Recording sessions for the album took place at several locations from 2009 to 2011. [6] The album's production was credited to songwriter Graham Alexander, Fran Smith Jr., and Andy Kravitz. Spotify's top 100 songs chosen by fans playlist included the first single from the album "Biggest Fan" at No. 6 in its 2011 list. [7] [8] [9]

Contents

Background

Before joining the Broadway show, Rain , Alexander built a following with his band, The Roadrunners and developed a following in the New York City and Philadelphia areas. [10] Members of the Philadelphia rock band, The Hooters, joined in the recording sessions. Andy Kravitz, a Grammy award-winning producer, were enlisted to drum as well as produce. Arthur Barrow, a member of Frank Zappa's band added bass to "Hang Around". The record was mastered at Sterling Sound in NYC.

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Don't Give in Tonight"
3:11
2."Biggest Fan"
  • Alexander
2:51
3."Only Fools Rush In"
  • Alexander
3:12
4."Paralyzed"
  • Alexander
3:41
5."The Light That Guides You Home"
  • Alexander
2:19
6."Replace Me"
2:42
7."World Without You"
  • Alexander
2:41
8."Hang Around"
  • Alexander
3:08
9."Have A Good Life"
4:20
10."On The Outside Looking In"
4:28

2013 Japan Release bonus tracks

  2. "Time To Let It Go" – 3:40
  3. "Cursed with the Faith of a Child" – 3:31
  4. "You've Got To Make Up Your Mind" – 2:42
  5. "Baby Let Me Follow You Down" (Traditional arr. Alexander) – 3:41

Spotify bonus tracks

  2. "Remembering Talking All Night" – 2:06
  3. "You've Got To Make Up Your Mind" – 2:42
  4. "Long Way Home" – 3:40

Personnel

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References

  1. ↑ "Graham Alexander by Graham Alexander on Apple Music". iTunes Store. December 6, 2011. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Camden's Graham Alexander discusses inspiration, childhood and his mindset going into his new album with Victor Talking Machine Co". The Key. November 25, 2014. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Graham Alexander". Victor Records. Archived from the original on August 16, 2017. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Graham Alexander (4)". discogs. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
  5. ↑ "Graham Alexander / Graham Alexander 【初回限定盤デジパック】 – THISTIME ONLINE STORE // 日本唯一のパワーポップ特化型CD通販サイト". Thistimerecords.shop-pro.jp. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Young Haddonfield Musician's Career Comes Together on Broadway". Patch.com. August 15, 2011. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Spotify". play.spotify.com. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
  8. ↑ "PLAYBILL.COM'S CUE & A: Graham Alexander of Broadway's Let It Be – Playbill". Playbill. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
  9. ↑ "STAGE TUBE: RAIN's Graham Alexander Releases 'World Without You'". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
  10. ↑ "New York Theatre – Entertainment – Interviews – Actors – Actresses – Reviews – Interviews – Graham Alexander". Callmeadam.com. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
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