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| 1 | CagedEngineer – Adam WrenEngineer [Assistant] – Andy Houston, Luke GiffordGuitar, Backing Vocals – Neil XLead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Marc AlmondProducer, Keyboards – Martyn WareProgrammed By – Boris SassProgrammed By [System 100] – Martyn WareProgrammed By, Keyboards – John UrielWritten-By – Almond*, Whitmore* |
5:38 |
| 2 | Out There (Album Version)Backing Vocals – B.J. Nelson, Almond*Engineer – Harvey Goldberg, Mike ThorneGuitar – Neil X, Rick ShafferMixed By, Producer [Additional Production] – Gregg JackmanProducer, Synthesizer, Arranged By [Rhythm Tracks] – Mike ThorneTechnician [Production Assistant] – Jason Tal, Laura Janisse, Miquel Lopez, Valerie GhentWritten-By, Synthesizer, Lead Vocals – Marc Almond |
5:37 |
| 3 | We Need JealousyBacking Vocals – Betty Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals – Marc AlmondEngineer – Harvey Goldberg, Mike ThorneGuitar – Chris SpeddingHarmonica – David JohansenMixed By, Producer [Additional Production] – Gregg JackmanProducer, Synthesizer, Arranged By [Rhythm Tracks] – Mike ThorneTechnician [Production Assistant] – Jason Tal, Laura Janisse, Miquel Lopez, Valerie GhentWritten-By – Almond*, Nieve* |
4:07 |
| 4 | The Idol (Parts 1 & 2 All Gods Fall)Backing Vocals – B.J. Nelson, Betty , Morton Street Local 10014Engineer – Harvey Goldberg, Mike ThorneGuitar – Neil XLead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Synthesizer – Marc AlmondMixed By – Bob ClearmountainProducer, Synthesizer, Arranged By [Rhythm Tracks] – Mike ThorneTechnician [Production Assistant] – Jason Tal, Laura Janisse, Miquel Lopez, Valerie GhentWritten-By – Almond*, Whitmore* |
9:03 |
| 5 | Baby Night EyesEngineer – Harvey Goldberg, Mike ThorneGuitar – Chris SpeddingLead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Marc AlmondMixed By, Producer [Additional Production] – Bizarre IncProducer, Synthesizer, Arranged By [Rhythm Tracks] – Mike ThorneTechnician [Production Assistant] – Jason Tal, Laura Janisse, Miquel Lopez, Valerie GhentWritten-By – Almond*, Nieve* |
3:39 |
| 6 | Adored And Explored (7" Edit)Engineer – Harvey Goldberg, Mike ThorneGuitar – Rick ShafferHarmonica, Backing Vocals – David JohansenLead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Marc AlmondMixed By, Producer [Additional Production] – The BeatmastersProducer, Synthesizer, Arranged By [Rhythm Tracks] – Mike ThorneTechnician [Production Assistant] – Jason Tal, Laura Janisse, Miquel Lopez, Valerie GhentWritten-By – Coxon*, Almond* |
3:53 |
| 7 | Child StarEngineer – Harvey Goldberg, Mike ThorneGuitar – Neil XLead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Marc AlmondMixed By, Producer [Additional Production] – Gregg JackmanProducer, Synthesizer, Arranged By [Rhythm Tracks] – Mike ThorneTechnician [Production Assistant] – Jason Tal, Laura Janisse, Miquel Lopez, Valerie GhentWritten-By – Almond*, Whitmore* |
4:04 |
| 8 | Looking For Love (In All The Wrong Places)Engineer – Harvey Goldberg, Mike ThorneGuitar – Neil X, Rick ShafferLead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Marc AlmondMixed By, Producer [Additional Production] – Gregg JackmanProducer, Synthesizer, Arranged By [Rhythm Tracks] – Mike ThorneTechnician [Production Assistant] – Jason Tal, Laura Janisse, Miquel Lopez, Valerie GhentWritten-By – Almond* |
5:43 |
| 9 | AddictedEngineer – Harvey Goldberg, Mike ThorneGuitar [Slide Guitar] – Chris SpeddingLead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Marc AlmondMixed By, Producer [Additional Production] – The BeatmastersProducer, Synthesizer, Arranged By [Rhythm Tracks] – Mike ThorneTechnician [Production Assistant] – Jason Tal, Laura Janisse, Miquel Lopez, Valerie GhentWritten-By – Coxon*, Almond* |
4:07 |
| 10 | The Edge Of HeartbreakEngineer – Ian GrimbleGuitar – Andy RossHarp – Julie AlissLead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Marc AlmondPercussion – Jeremy Stacy*Piano, Keyboards, Programmed By – Jess BaileyProducer – Mike HedgesViola – Mandy Drummond*, Chris PitsillidesViolin – Anne Stephenson, Gini Ball, Johnny TaylorWritten-By – Coxon*, Almond* |
4:49 |
| 11 | Love To Die ForBacking Vocals – Marc AlmondEngineer – Harvey GoldbergGuitar – Chris SpeddingHarmonica – David JohansenMixed By [Vocals], Recorded By [Vocals] – John BroughPiano – John CaleProducer, Synthesizer, Arranged By [Rhythm Tracks] – Mike ThorneWritten-By, Synthesizer – Almond* |
4:02 |
| 12 | BetrayedEngineer – Harvey Goldberg, Mike ThorneGuitar – Rick ShafferLead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Human Beatbox [Vocal Percussion] – Marc AlmondProducer, Mixed By, Synthesizer, Arranged By [Rhythm Tracks] – Mike ThorneTechnician [Production Assistant] – Jason Tal, Laura Janisse, Miquel Lopez, Valerie GhentWritten-By – Coxon*, Almond* |
3:20 |
| 13 | On The ProwlBacking Vocals – John GreenBacking Vocals, Programmed By [System 100] – Neal XEngineer – Joe GibbEngineer [Assistant] – Luke GiffordGuitar – Neil XKeyboards, Programmed By – John UrielLead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Marc AlmondProducer, Keyboards, Programmed By [System 100], Backing Vocals – Martyn WareWritten-By – Almond*, Whitmore* |
3:53 |
| 14 | Come In Sweet AssassinEngineer – Harvey Goldberg, Mike ThorneHarmonica – David JohansenLead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Marc AlmondPiano – John CaleProducer – Mike ThorneTechnician [Production Assistant] – Jason Tal, Laura Janisse, Miquel Lopez, Valerie GhentWritten-By – Almond* |
4:59 |
| 15 | Brilliant Creatures (LP Version)Engineer – Adam WrenEngineer [Assistant Mix Engineer] – Luke GiffordEngineer [Assistant] – Andy HoustonEngineer [Mix Engineer] – George Schilling*Guitar, Backing Vocals – Neal XKeyboards, Programmed By – John Green, John UrielLead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Marc AlmondProducer, Producer, Keyboards, Programmed By [System 100] – Martyn WareProgrammed By – Boris SassWritten-By – Almond*, Whitmore* |
5:28 |
| 16 | Shining BrightlyEngineer – Harvey Goldberg, Mike ThorneFeaturing – Dj Mrs Wood*Instrumentation By – Kevin WhiteLead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Marc AlmondProducer, Mixed By – Jane Rolink, Kevin WhiteWritten-By – Rollink*, White*, Almond* |
4:31 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Mercury Records Ltd. (London)
- Copyright (c) – Mercury Records Ltd. (London)
- Recorded At – Red Bus Studios
- Recorded At – The Stereo Society
- Recorded At – Skyline Studios
- Recorded At – GCHQ Studios
- Mixed At – Strongroom
- Glass Mastered At – PMDC, France
Credits
- A&R – David Bates
- Design – 950°F
- Photography By [All Other Photos] – Zanna
- Photography By [Cover] – Mike Owen
- Photography By [Stills] – Tim MacPherson*
Notes
"A search for glamour and love through obsession, addiction, betrayal and stardom.To my idols fallen: Elvis, Bolan, Brel, Joe Meek, Thinders, Fury, Johnny Ray, Morrisson, Dietrich, Garland and De Sade. There is a little bit of each of them on this record."
Track 1, 13, 15 Recorded at Red Bus Studios, London.
Track 2, to 9, 12, 14 Recorded at The Stereo Society, New York.
Track 10 Recorded in London for Stephen Budd Managemet.
Track 11 Taken from live studio session, recorded at Skyline, New York.
Track 15 Recorded at GCHQ, London.
Some Bizarre / Mercury
℗ 1996 Mercury Records Ltd (London)
© 1996 Mercury Records Ltd (London)
The copyright of this sound recording is owned by Mercury Records Ltd (London).
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 7 31452 86592 2
- Matrix / Runout (Variants 1 & 4): 528 659_2 00 L7 1•C
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): 528 659_2 00 L7 1•D
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 3): 528 659_2 00 L7 1•A
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L004
- Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 0234
- Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 0247
- Mould SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI 0241
- Mould SID Code (Variant 4): IFPI 0248
- Rights Society: BIEM. / STEMRA
- Label Code: LC 0268
- Price Code: PY 900
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTL-184 | Marc Almond | Fantastic Star (CD, Album, Unofficial) | Music For The People | MTL-184 | Russia | Unknown |
| STARDJ 1 | Marc Almond | Fantastic Star (CD, Promo, Car) | Some Bizzare | STARDJ 1 | UK | 1995 |
| PHCR-1381, none | Marc Almond | Fantastic Star (CD, Album, Promo) | Some Bizzare, Mercury | PHCR-1381, none | Japan | 1996 |
| none | Marc Almond | Fantastic Star (Cass, Album, Promo) | Mercury | none | UK | 1995 |
| 528 659-2 | Marc Almond | Fantastic Star (CD, Album, Unofficial) | Some Bizzare , Mercury | 528 659-2 | Russia | Unknown |
