Boys in Heat
Boys in Heat is the second album by the American glam metal band Britny Fox, released on 11 October 1989 through Columbia Records.[1] After this album, singer "Dizzy" Dean Davidson left the group and formed the band Blackeyed Susan. He was replaced by singer Tommy Paris.
| Boys in Heat | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 11 October 1989[1] | |||
| Recorded | May – August 1989 | |||
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| Genre | ||||
| Length | 51:13 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Producer | Neil Kernon | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | [3] |
| Classic Rock | [4] |
| Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal | 7/10[5] |
The album debuted at No. 149 on the Billboard 200 albums chart dated 25 November 1989, and peaked at No. 79 the following week, staying there for 3 weeks.[6]
The song "Hair of the Dog" was originally recorded by Nazareth on the album Hair of the Dog (1975).
Track listing
All credits adapted from the original LP.[2]
All tracks are written by Dean Davidson, except where indicated
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "In Motion" | 2:46 | |
| 2. | "Standing in the Shadows" | 3:49 | |
| 3. | "Hair of the Dog" (Nazareth cover) | Dan McCafferty, Pete Agnew, Manny Charlton, Darrell Sweet | 4:11 |
| 4. | "Livin' on a Dream*" | 3:20 | |
| 5. | "She's So Lonely*" | 4:03 | |
| 6. | "Dream On" | Davidson, Michael Kelly Smith | 4:47 |
| 7. | "Long Way from Home" |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8. | "Plenty of Love*" | 4:16 | |
| 9. | "Stevie" | Davidson, Billy Childs | 4:26 |
| 10. | "Shine On*" | 3:32 | |
| 11. | "Angel in My Heart" | 4:20 | |
| 12. | "Left Me Stray" | 3:15 | |
| 13. | "Longroad" | 4:03 |
Personnel
All credits adapted from the original LP.[2]
- Band members
- "Dizzy" Dean Davidson - lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar (except «Livin' On A Dream»), second guitar solo on «Plenty Of Love», harmonica on «Livin' On A Dream»
- Michael Kelly Smith - lead guitar, backing vocals, gang vocals*
- Billy Childs - bass guitar, harmony and backing vocals, gang vocals*, keyboards on keyboards on «Long Way From Home» and «Stevie»
- Johnny Dee - drums, backing vocals,gang vocals*, cowbell and tambourine in "Hair of the Dog" (uncredited)
- Production
- Neil Kernon - producer, engineer, mixing
- Chris Trevett - engineer, mixing
- Oz Fritz, Paul Berry, Dan Gellert - engineers
- Howie Weinberg - mastering at Masterdisk, New York
References
- "Boys in Heat - Britny Fox | Release Info". AllMusic. 1989-10-11. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- Boys in Heat (LP sleeve). Britny Fox. Masterdisk, New York City: Columbia Records. 1989. FC 45300.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - Ulrey, Jeremy. "Britny Fox Boys in Heat review". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2013-03-28.
- "Britny Fox - Britny Fox/Boys in Heat". Classic Rock. No. 141. February 2010. p. 92.
- The Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal: Volume 2: The Eighties. Burlington, Ontario, Canada: Collector's Guide Publishing. 1 November 2004. pp. 60–61. ISBN 978-1-894959-31-5.
- "Boys in Heat Billboard Albums". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 2013-03-28.
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