Walking in London (album)
Walking in London is the fourth studio album from alternative rock band Concrete Blonde. It features the song "...Long Time Ago" which played over the ending credits of The Shield's series finale.
| Walking in London | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | March 10, 1992 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 43:51 | |||
| Label | I.R.S. | |||
| Producer | Concrete Blonde Chris Tsangarides | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Rolling Stone | [2] |
Walking in London peaked at number 18 on the Australian ARIA Charts.[3]
Music
Critic Tom Demalon of AllMusic described the album as "a good record but not nearly as pleasing as its breakthrough predecessor" (1990's Bloodletting), but notes certain exceptional tracks: "Ghost of a Texas Ladies' Man", "Someday?", "Long Time Ago", and "the gorgeous ballad 'Les Cœurs Jumeaux'".[1] In The New Yorker, Elizabeth Wurtzel offered particular praise for the cover of James Brown's "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" and its "ironic interpretation that emphasizes the second half of the chorus – the part that says 'But it wouldn't mean nothing without a woman or a girl' – and turns Brown's misogyny into a feminist anthem."[4]
"Ghost of a Texas Ladies' Man" was released as a single.[1]
Track listing
All songs written by Johnette Napolitano, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ghost of a Texas Ladies' Man" | 3:51 | |
| 2. | "Walking in London" | 6:43 | |
| 3. | "Les Cœurs Jumeaux" ("Twin Hearts") | 4:15 | |
| 4. | "Woman to Woman" | 4:30 | |
| 5. | "Why Don't You See Me" | 4:31 | |
| 6. | "City Screaming" | 4:01 | |
| 7. | "Someday?" | 3:30 | |
| 8. | "I Wanna Be Your Friend Again" | 5:18 | |
| 9. | "...Long Time Ago" | 2:16 | |
| 10. | "It's a Man's World" | James Brown, Betty Jean Newsome | 4:56 |
Personnel
Musicians:
- Bernadette Colomine – vocals, voices
- James Mankey – guitar
- Johnette Napolitano – bass, vocals
- Tom Petersson – bass
- Andy Prieboy – vocals
- Harry Rushakoff – percussion, drums
Production:
- Erich Baron – assistant engineer
- Sean Freehill – assistant engineer
- John Golden – mastering
- John Jackson – mixing assistant
- Earle Mankey – engineer, mixing
- Chris Marshall – engineer, assistant engineer
- Annie Sperling – art direction, photography
- Chris Tsangarides – producer
Charts
| Chart (1992) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[5] | 18 |
| Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)[6] | 13 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[7] | 32 |
| US Billboard 200[8] | 73 |
References
- Demalon, Tom. Walking in London at AllMusic. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
- Rolling Stone review
- Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (pdf ed.). Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
- Wurtzel, Elizabeth (June 29, 1992). "Popular Music: Girl Trouble". The New Yorker. Condé Nast. p. 63.
- "Australiancharts.com – Concrete Blonde – Bloodletting". Hung Medien. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
- "Top RPM Albums: Issue 2095". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
- "Charts.nz – Concrete Blonde – Bloodletting". Hung Medien. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
- "Concrete Blonde Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
