Self Control

Self Control

by Laura Branigan
Self Control

Self Control

by Laura Branigan

Vinyl LP(Long Playing Record - Special Edition / Dutch Import / 180 Gram Vinyl)

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Overview

Laura Branigan's third album capitalized on the Euro-dance-pop and affecting ballads that made her an international star while allowing her to grow as a vocalist. Her collections, always uneven in terms of material, benefit mostly from her stellar voice, and this is no exception."The Lucky One" and "Heart" start slow and build to a crescendo, perfectly showcasing her range without being obvious. The title track, about finding sex in the seamy side of town, sparked a bit of a controversy, but ended up being her second biggest hit. The song itself works, but Branigan was never a sex bomb, so the fact that she pulls it off is indicative of her power as a performer. "Ti Amo" is the album's theatrical ballad, which works well with breathy, dramatic vocals. She even pulls off a graceful cover of "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" that is clear and simple, while "Breaking Out" and "Take Me" are perfect examples of synthesizer-driven '80s dance ditties. The only slow moments come with "Silent Partners" and "With Every Beat of My Heart," and that's not because they're ballads. The production bogs them down, and the lyrics are so pedestrian, you won't find yourself moved by them except to skip to the next song. ~ Bryan Buss

Product Details

Release Date: 09/08/2023
Label: Music On Vinyl
UPC: 8719262030107
Rank: 24208

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Laura Branigan   Primary Artist,Vocals
Paul Jackson, Jr.   Guitar
Steve George   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Bill Champlin   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Joe Chemay   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Joe Pizzulo   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Nathan East   Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Michael Landau   Guitar
Beth Andersen   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Jon Joyce   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Tom Kelly   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Dann Huff   Guitar
Jim Haas   Vocals (Background)
Tommy Funderburk   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Carlos Vega   Drums
Robbie Buchanan   Piano,Synthesizer
Richard Page   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Harold Faltermeyer   Synthesizer
Larry Williams   Saxophone
John "J.R." Robinson   Drums

Technical Credits

Juergen Koppers   Engineer
Steve Kipner   Composer
Bob Mitchell   Composer
Laura Branigan   Composer
Carole King   Composer
Umberto Tozzi   Composer,Lyricist
Steve Piccolo   Composer
John Robie   Remix Engineer
Marie Cain   Composer,Lyricist
Mark Spiro   Composer,Lyricist
Diane Warren   Composer,Lyricist
Bruce Roberts   Composer
Gerry Goffin   Composer
Giancarlo Bigazzi   Composer,Lyricist
Warren Hartman   Composer
Robbie Buchanan   Producer
Doctor   Composer
Jamie Kaleth   Composer
John Parker   Composer
Jack White   Producer,Remix Engineer
Bernd Dietrich   Composer
Raffaele Riefoli   Composer
Engelbert Simons   Composer
Stephen Vincent Piccolo   Composer,Lyricist
Gerd Grabowki   Composer
Steven Angelica   Composer
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