This is Paul’s 3rd solo album after leaving the Imperials and his 5th solo album over all. While he had tons of success I think this might be his most successful album as far as chart positioning goes. The album had 4 charting singles, “Back To Who I Am”, “It’s Alright”, “Bigger Than Life”, and “Beat Of A Different Heart”, all of which singled at #2 or #3. To have 4 singles in the top 3 is absolutely stunning. He also had a great studio band for this album including Paul Brannon (Joe English Band) and Gary Lunn (White Heart). As for the album well it’s a rather light Pop album in the similar vein as the Imperials at the time. When I see an album titled “Back To Who I Am” I always wonder what the artist was thinking at the time. This was well after he left the Imperials and he had a good relationship with them so I don’t think it referred to that so I’m just left to wonder. So this is a pretty good album, not really my style but I appreciate a good album in any style.
Tracklist
1 – Back To Who I Am – 5:36
2 – Beat Of A Different Heart – 5:17
3 – Bigger Than Life – 5:31
4 – Silence Isn’t Golden Anymore – 6:08
5 – Homesick For Eden – 4:47
6 – The Lion Roars – 5:15
7 – It’s Alright – 5:21
8 – Comforter – 4:44
9 – Hunger And Thirst – 5:01
10 – So Satisfied – 4:44
Credits
Arranged By – Joe Hogue
Art Direction – Terri Short
Backing Vocals – Joe Hogue, Marabeth Jordan, Marsha Wells, Michelle Wagner, Paul Smith
Bass – Gary Lunn
Design – Bill Brunt Designs
Drums – Jonathan David Brown
Executive-Producer – Lynn Keesecker
Guitar – Paul Brannon, Tom Hemby
Keyboards – Joe Hogue
Mastered By – Hank Williams
Percussion – Eric Darken
Photography By – Russ Harrington
Producer, Recorded By, Mixed By – Jonathan David Brown
Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Word, Inc.
Copyright © – Word, Inc.
Recorded At – Johnny dB’s Basement
Mixed At – Johnny dB’s Basement
Mastered At – Mastermix
Made By – Discovery Systems
