Katrina And The WavesKatrina And The Waves
Katrina and the Wavesself-titled album.
Key information:
- Release:Released in March 1985 by Capitol Records, this was Katrina and the Waves’ third studio album and their first on a major label.
- Significance:The album was a major success, reaching the Top 30 in the US and the UK. It is most famous for the hit song “Walking on Sunshine,” which became a top-ten pop hit in both countries.
- Content:Many tracks are remixed or overdubbed versions of songs from their previous albums. “Walking on Sunshine” and “Going Down to Liverpool” were re-recorded for this album.
- Genre and Length:The album is described as Pop, New Wave, and Power Pop, with a length of 37:19.
- Recording and Producers:It was recorded between November 1984 and January 1985 at studios in London and New York City, and produced by Pat Collier, Katrina and the Waves, and Scott Litt.
- Tracklist:The album includes ten songs, such as “Red Wine and Whisky,” “Do You Want Crying,” “Walking on Sunshine,” and “Game of Love”.
- Availability:The album is available on vinyl. LP versions with the catalog number ST-12400 can be found on platforms like Amazon and Discogs.
- Reviews:Customer reviews generally find the album enjoyable, with some noting the energy of the songs. However, some listeners prefer the original versions of certain tracks over the re-recorded ones.
- Related:Katrina and the Waves also won the EurovisionSong Contest in 1997.
This self-titled album was a pivotal release for Katrina and the Waves, bringing them international fame with the success of “Walking on Sunshine”.
