Tag: The Walter Eugenes

The Walter Eugenes – The Walter Eugenes – 1991

The Walter Eugenes was Rick Eugene May and Walter Paul Robinette. The two of them came out of relative obscurity to record one of my favourite albums of 1991. I can’t really find much about where these guys came from so let’s talk about the album. It has a great 80’s pop sound with a bit of an alternative vibe. They brought in Mark Lee Townsend from Bash ‘n The Code for the guitar work and he really shines on this one. I’ll save the “where are they now” for the review of their next album which came out in 1995. Stay tuned.

Tracklist
1 – He Came – 5:40
2 – Say You Will – 5:47
3 – Thousand Tears – 5:05
4 – Never Changing Heart – 4:49
5 – Back To The Basics – 3:22
6 – Deep Blue Sea – 4:08
7 – Changes – 4:18
8 – Simply You – 4:50
9 – What’s Going On – 4:42

Credits
Backing Vocals – Brian Strittenburger
Backing Vocals [Additional] – Allen Willoughby, Jeff Walker
Bass – Allen Willoughby
Guitar – Mark Townsend
Layout – Siebert Design
Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Paul Robinette
Mixed By – Chris Morris, Rex Bledsoe
Photography By – Michael Wilson
Producer – Rick May, Paul Robinette
Programmed By [Keyboards Programming], Drums, Backing Vocals, Arranged By [Musical Arrangements] – Rick May
Rhythm Guitar [Additional] – Brian Strittenburger, Ric Hordinski
Tracking By – Brian Strittenburger

Companies, etc.
Distributed By – Word, Inc.
Manufactured By – Word, Inc.
Mixed At – Paxton Studios
Mixed At – Mama Jo’s
Recorded At – Rome Recording Studios

Various – Never Say Dinosaur – 1996

I had no idea this one existed until I stumble on it a week ago. It’s a Petra tribute album released in 1996 by Star Song with some of biggest artists of the mid 90’s. I am just guessing here but I think the producers asked the artists to “really make your cover your own.” The result? Some of these songs aren’t even recognizable. I don’t know if it’s just me but I find most of these covers to be horrible. I did like the Audio Adrenaline and Caprill And My Sister’s Garden tracks but I really struggled with the rest. But hey I’m just a critic that doesn’t always “get it.” How about you, what do you think of this project?

Tracklist
1 – Audio Adrenaline – Taste And See – 3:36
2 – The Walter Eugenes – Judas’ Kiss – 4:34
3 – Galactic Cowboys – Not Of This World – 5:30
4 – Sarah Jahn – Yahweh Love – 5:13
5 – MxPx – I Can Be Friends With You – 2:43
6 – Jars Of Clay – Rose Colored Stained Glass Window – 4:18
7 – Kevin Smith & Passafist – Louie’s Solo – 5:33
8 – Sixpence None The Richer – Road To Zion – 5:43
9 – The Stand – Pied Piper – 3:28
10 – Grammatrain – Wake Up – 3:45
11 – Caprill And My Sister’s Garden – The Coloring Song – 4:02
12 – Plankeye – All The King’s Horses – 5:47

Credits
Executive producer – Darrell A. Harris
Co-executive producers – Lynn Nichols, Dave Perkins
Mastered by Steve Marcussen at Precision Mastering, Hollywood, California
Project coordinator – Debby Austin