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1988 studio album by Graham Parker From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Mona Lisa's Sister is a 1988 album by Graham Parker. It was Parker's first album for RCA following an acrimonious split with Atlantic and the first he produced himself (with Brinsley Schwarz). The "stripped-down" sound of the album garnered critical acclaim and presaged a back-to-basics trend in rock music in the 1990s.[citation needed] It was re-released by Buddah Records in 1999 with a bonus track, "Ordinary Girl", the B-side to "Get Started. Start a Fire". The album debuted at #132 on Billboard 200 Album chart on 28 May 1988, peaking at #77.
The Mona Lisa's Sister | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | April 1988 | |||
Recorded | 1987–1988 | |||
Genre | Blues rock, soul, rhythm and blues, reggae fusion | |||
Length | 38:48 | |||
Label | RCA | |||
Producer | Graham Parker & Brinsley Schwarz | |||
Graham Parker chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
Robert Christgau | C+[2] |
Rolling Stone | [3] |
Trouser Press | (Favorable)[4] |
In 1989, it was ranked #97 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 100 best albums of the 1980s.[5]
All song by Graham Parker except (11)
Chart (1986) | Peak position |
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Australia (Kent Music Report)[6] | 81 |
United States (Billboard 200)[7] | 77 |
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