Passion (Robin Trower album)

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Passion
Trower passion.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedApril 1987
Genre Blues Rock
Length35:58
Label GNP Crescendo
Producer Neil Norman
Robin Trower chronology
Beyond the Mist
(1985)
Passion
(1987)
Take What You Need
(1988)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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Passion is a 1987 studio album by Robin Trower. The album received positive reviews [2] [3] and was followed by a US tour. [4] The album was honored with a first place award in the Rock category by the American Association of Independent Music. [5]

Contents

Track listing

All tracks by Robin Trower and Dave Bronze except where noted

Side one

  1. "Caroline" (Robin Trower, Reg Webb) 4:02
  2. "Secret Doors" (Trower, Webb) 4:16
  3. "If Forever" 4:44
  4. "Won't Even Think About You" 3:37

Side two

  1. "Passion" 3:59
  2. "No Time" (Trower, Dave Bronze, Webb) 4:31
  3. "Night" (Trower) 3:57
  4. "Bad Time" 3:26
  5. "One More Word" 3:44

Personnel

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References

  1. Adams, Bret. Robin Trower - Passion (1987) album review, credits & releases at AllMusic
  2. Strauss, Duncan (29 January 1987). "Pop Music Reviews: Trower Back with a 'Passion'". Los Angeles Times . p. 6. Retrieved 2 June 2009.
  3. "Return of a Forgettable Era: 70s Rockers Are Back on the Charts". Daily News of Los Angeles. 8 July 1988.
  4. "Month of Brit Rock Begins with Trower". Spokane Chronicle . 3 April 1987. p. 22. Retrieved 2 June 2009.[ dead link ]
  5. Holden, Stephen (20 May 1987). "The Pop Life; Two Rap Groups Plan Extensive Summer Tour". New York Times . Retrieved 2 June 2009.