Foreigner

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work

The debut album of the British-American band Foreigner was released on 8 March 1977 on Atlantic. Guitarist Mick Jones had already written several songs before the band existed. Singer Lou Gramm sang three of them during his audition: Feels Like the First Time, Woman Oh Woman and At War with the World. Jones wanted Roy Thomas Baker as producer, but he had no time. Gary Lyons and John Sinclair of Sarm Studios therefore took on the production, together with Jones and Ian McDonald. The first mix in London was not liked, so the album was remixed at Atlantic Recording Studios.

Three tracks became hits: Feels Like the First Time, Cold as Ice and Long, Long Way from Home. In Starrider, Jones sings lead himself, something that rarely happens. Reviews varied. One reviewer found the production tight but the band's own vision too thin, while AllMusic later praised the craftsmanlike rock work.

Listening

Track list

1. 1Feels Like the First Time3:13Apple Music ↗
2. 2Cold As Ice3:23Apple Music ↗
3. 3Starrider4:03Apple Music ↗
4. 4Headknocker2:59Apple Music ↗
5. 5The Damage Is Done4:22Apple Music ↗
6. 6Long, Long Way from Home2:53Apple Music ↗
7. 7Woman Oh Woman3:48Apple Music ↗
8. 8At War With the World4:28Apple Music ↗
9. 9Fool for You Anyway4:21Apple Music ↗
10. 10I Need You5:13Apple Music ↗
11. 11Feels Like the First Time (Stereo Demo Version)3:43Apple Music ↗
12. 12Woman Oh Woman (Stereo Demo Version)4:17Apple Music ↗
13. 13At War With the World (Stereo Demo Version)4:59Apple Music ↗
14. 14Take Me to Your Leader (Stereo Demo Version)3:41Apple Music ↗

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