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1993 studio album by Howard Jones From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Working in the Backroom is the sixth album by the British pop musician Howard Jones.[1] It was released in 1993, and was the first album to be released on Dtox Records, Jones's own label.[2] Jones sold over 20,000 copies of the album at his shows. Jones's parents often helped him sell the copies.[3] He supported the album with a North American solo tour designated "The Synthesizer Tour"; The Fat Lady Sings opened some of the shows.[4][5][6]
Working in the Backroom | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1993 | |||
Genre | Rock, pop | |||
Length | 50:52 | |||
Label | Dtox | |||
Producer | Howard Jones | |||
Howard Jones chronology | ||||
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Jones recorded and produced the album at his home studio.[7][8] He spent about a year working on it.[9]
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Source | Rating |
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [2] |
The Washington Post wrote: "A collection of not-very-experimental experiments, the album sounds like mainstream Jones on such songs as 'Over & Above' and 'Left No Evidence'."[10]
All tracks composed by Howard Jones; except where indicated
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