Delectable

Delectable is the second album by AOR band Romeo's Daughter. It was released on 30 September 1993 by Music for Nations. The band co-produced the album with Andy Reilly.

Delectable
Studio album by
Romeo's Daughter
Released30 September 1993
Recorded1993
StudioEzee Studios, London
GenreRock
Length42:18
LabelMusic for Nations
Producer
Romeo's Daughter chronology
Romeo's Daughter
(1988)		 Delectable
(1993)		 Rapture
(2012)

"Attracted to the Animal" was released as the album's only single. Romeo's Daughter broke up shortly after Delectable was released. They reformed in 2009 after Rock Candy reissued Delectable and their debut album.

Background

Romeo's Daughter recorded their debut album with producers Mutt Lange and John Parr under Jive Records. Romeo's Daughter was not a commercial success, but received critical acclaim and some of the tracks went on to be covered by established artists. The band delayed working on their second album as they hoped to work with Lange again, but he was busy collaborating with Bryan Adams on his album Waking Up the Neighbours. Romeo's Daughter subsequently left Jive for Music for Nations and self-produced Delectable with Andy Reilly.[1][2]

Release and promotion

"Attracted to the Animal" was released as the album's only single, featuring two bonus tracks "Sugar Daddy" and "Talk Dirty to Me".[3] Delectable was released on 30 September 1993.

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Kerrang![4]

Steve Beebee of Kerrang! described Delectable as a "well executed" album that "betters [its predecessor] in every possible way".[4]

Track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Have Mercy"
  • Craig Joiner
  • Andy Wells
3:46
2."Attracted to the Animal"
  • Joiner
  • Wells
3:30
3."Nobody Like You"
  • Merv Goldsworthy
  • Joiner
  • Leigh Matty
5:27
4."Nothing but Love"Joiner3:53
5."God Only Knows"Joiner5:36
6."Ready or Not"
  • Joiner
  • Wells
4:30
7."Treat Me Like a Lady"Joiner3:49
8."Sugar Daddy"
  • Joiner
  • Matty
2:26
9."Dream in Colour"Joiner3:53
10."Dancing Slow"
  • Joiner
  • Wells
5:28

Credits and personnel

Adapted from album liner notes.[1]

Musicians
  • Romeo's Daughter – production
  • Andy Reilly – production
  • Leigh Matty – lead vocals
  • Craig Joiner – guitars, backing vocals
  • Tony Mitman – keys
  • Andy Wells – drums, backing vocals
  • Mark Goldsworthy – bass

Technical
  • Steve Brown – mixing
  • Owen Davies – mixing
  • Steve Musters – assistant mixing
  • Jon Wilkinson – assistant mixing
  • Gordon Vicary – mastering

Design
  • Peter Mountain – photography
  • Mez Meredith – concept and design

References
  1. Dome, Malcolm (2008). Delectable (Booklet). United Kingdom: Rock Candy Records. 827565057917.
  2. Barber, Nigel (27 October 1993). "A tower of strength". Nantwich Chronicle. Nantwich, United Kingdom. p. 8. Retrieved 26 June 2022 – via Newspapers.com. (subscription required)
  3. Attracted to the Animal (liner notes). Romeo's Daughter. Music For Nations. 1993. 12KUT 155.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. Beebee, Steve (October 1993). "Romeo's Daughter – Delectable". Kerrang!.


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