Smokie - Take A Minute
Review by Trevor Haldenby
Smokie's latest album, Take A Minute, is a must-listen for any fan of classic rock. The band's signature sound is front and center, with catchy hooks and powerful vocals that will have listeners tapping their feet and singing along.
From the opening track "Don't Give Up on Me" to the closing ballad "Love Remains," Smokie delivers a solid collection of songs that showcase their musical prowess. The album's title track, "Take A Minute," is a standout, with its anthemic chorus and driving guitar riffs.
Throughout the album, Smokie demonstrates their ability to blend different styles and moods, from the upbeat "Mexican Girl" to the haunting "Wild Wild Angels." The band's harmonies are particularly impressive, adding depth and texture to each song.
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Download
Filename: smokie-take-a-minute.zip- MP3 size: 181.5 mb
- FLAC size: 2381.5 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Oh Carol | ||
| Sally's Song (The Legacy Goes On) | 3:49 | |
| Don't Give Me That | ||
| And The Night Stood Still | ||
| Have You Ever Seen the Rain | ||
| Living Next Door To Alice | ||
| If I Can't Love You | ||
| Let's Do It Again (the Hangover Song) | 03:31 | |
| Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow | ||
| Take a Minute | 3:55 | |
| Wild Angels | ||
| Sally's Song (The Legacy Goes On) | ||
| I Don't Want To Lose You | 03:02 | |
| Don't Give Me That | ||
| 'Til The Grass Grows Over Me | ||
| Lay Back In The Arms Of Someone | ||
| I'll Meet You At Midnight | ||
| Can't Change The Past | ||
| Let's Do It Again (The Hangover Song) | ||
| If I Can't Love You | 3:39 | |
| Take A Minute | ||
| Baby It's You | ||
| Home Is Anywhere You Are | ||
| Don't Play Your Rock 'N' Roll To Me | ||
| And the Night Stood Still | ||
| Medley: It's Your Life, Take Good Care Of My Baby, Mexican Girl, Few Dollars More | ||
| If You Think You Know How To Love Me | ||
| 'til the Grass Grows Over Me | 03:29 | |
| Somethings Been Making Me Blue | ||
| Sally's Song (the Legacy Goes On) | 03:49 | |
| This Is Wot I Did | 3:31 | |
| Can't Change the Past | 3:37 | |
| I'll Meet You At Midnight | ||
| Nothing Hurts Like a Broken Heart | 3:20 | |
| Celtic Days | 2:56 | |
| Needles and Pins | ||
| Needles And Pins | ||
| 'Til the Grass Grows Over Me | 3:29 | |
| Friends Will Be Friends | 3:24 | |
| Let's Do It Again | ||
| Tomorrow | ||
| Nothing Hurts Like A Broken Heart | ||
| Have You Ever Seen The Rain | ||
| This is Wot I Did | 03:31 | |
| Sally's Song (The Legasy Goes On) | ||
| Home is Anywhere You Are | ||
| I Don't Want To Lose You | ||
| Let's Do It Again | 3:31 | |
| The Biggest Lie | 4:17 | |
| Baby It's You | ||
| I Don't Want to Lose You | 3:2 | |
| It's Your Life/Take Good Care of My Baby/Mexican Girl/Few Dollars More | ||
| Lay Back In the Arms of Someone | ||
| Don't Play Your Rock 'N' Roll To Me | ||
| 'Till The Grass Grows Over Me |
Video
Smokie - Nothing Hurts
Images
Catalog Numbers
- 5052498291823
- FHP 420892
- 88697747312
Labels
- Black Pelican, Warner Music Norway
- Black Pelican
Listen online
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- ascolta in linea
- kuunnella verkossa
- online luisteren
- escuchar en línea
- online anhören
- ouvir online
- lytte på nettet
- lyssna på nätet
Formats
- CD
- Album DVD
- DVD-Video
- PAL
- Album
- Unofficial Release
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Record Company | Sony Music |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Black Pelican Entertainment |
| Copyright (c) | Black Pelican Entertainment |
| Distributed By | Sony Music Entertainment |
| Published By | Universal Music Publishing AB |
| Recorded At | The Chairworks |
| Edited At | Chiefment |
| Mixed At | Hansa Mix Room |
| Mastered At | Cutting Room |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| A&R | Chief 1, Jakob Deichmann |
| Acoustic Guitar | Mick McConnell, Mike Craft |
| Artwork | Martin B. Dennis |
| Backing Vocals | Mick McConnell, Mike Craft, Terry Uttley |
| Bass | Terry Uttley |
| Co-producer | Smokie |
| Drums | Steve Pinnell |
| Percussion | Steve Pinnell |
| Electric Guitar | Mick McConnell |
| Electric Piano | Martin Bullard |
| Piano | Martin Bullard |
| Organ | Martin Bullard |
| Mellotron | Martin Bullard |
| Engineer | James Mottershead |
| Executive-Producer | Jakob Deichmann |
| Lead Vocals | Mike Craft (tracks: CD-1 to CD-7, CD-9 to CD-11) |
| Mandolin | Mick McConnell |
| Mastered By | Björn Engelmann |
| Mixed By | Michael Ilbert |
| Photography By | Mike & Julie |
| Producer | Chief 1 |
| Edited By | Chief 1 |
Notes
- 16-pages booklet
- Track CD-4 listed as "Let's Do It Again" on the back cover.
- "Take A Minute"
- Universal Music Publishing AB / Universal Music Publishing AB / Universal Music Publishing Ltd/BrookGreen Music Publishing Ltd.
- "Sally's Song (The Legacy Goes On)"
- Warner/Chappell Music Norway
- "If I Can't Love You"
- Warner/Chappell Music Denmark & Warner/Chappell Music Scandinavia AB
- "Let's Do It Again (The Hangover Song)" and "I Don't Want To Lose You"
- Costar Publishing Edition c/o Warner/Chappell Music Denmark
- "Nothing Hurts Like A Broken Heart"
- Roasting House Music
- "Can't Change The Past" and "'Til The Grass Grows Over Me"
- Warner/Chappell Music Scandinavia AB
- Recording: Chairworks Studio, West Yorkshire, UK
- Special thanks to: Ryan Jarvis, Max the dog, John Smith & The Magnet
- Edit & clean up: Chiefment Studio, Vanløse, DK
- Special thanks to Christina Groth for the support
- Mix: Hansa Mix Room, Berlin, DE by Michael Ilbert, represented by Golden Gate Management.com
- Master: Cutting Room, Stockholm, Sweden
- Produced: Chief 1 for Chiefment & Costar Production
- Special thanks to John & Jason for inputs
- Smokie are internationally managed by Now music
- Made in the EU.
Barcodes
- Barcode (Text): 5052498291823
- Rights Society: n©b
- Rights Society: BIEM/GEMA
- Barcode: 4260119178922
- Matrix / Runout: FHP- 420892
- Barcode (Text): 886977473128
- Barcode (Scanned): 8 86977 47312 8
Summary by Trevor Haldenby
Comments
2023-04-13
not too bad
2023-04-12
I love a resilient band that keeps up with the times and still sounds fresh and new .Smokie is one of those :)
2023-04-11
Muy buena canción.