Lee Aaron (album)
Lee Aaron is the self-titled fourth studio album by singer Lee Aaron, released on 17 February 1987 through Attic Records; a remastered edition was reissued in 2002 through Unidisc Music.[4] It is Aaron's third-highest charting album, reaching No. 39 on the Canadian albums chart[5] and remaining on that chart for seventeen weeks, as well as reaching the top 60 in three other countries.[6] Two singles reached the Canadian singles chart: "Only Human" at No. 44[7] and "Goin' Off the Deep End" at No. 93.[8]
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| Released | 17 February 1987[1] | |||
| Recorded | Metalworks Studios in Mississauga | |||
| Genre | Hard rock[2] | |||
| Length | 43:11[3] | |||
| Label | Attic | |||
| Producer | Peter Coleman | |||
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Critical reception
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| AllMusic |   |
Glen Miller at AllMusic gave Lee Aaron three stars out of five, describing it as "refreshing, showcasing the best songwriting and strongest music of [Aaron's] career", and that she "succeeds in this softer, commercial vein with mature subject matter."[2]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Powerline" | Lee Aaron, John Albani, Joe Lynn Turner | 3:50 |
| 2. | "Hands Are Tied" | Aaron, Albani, Turner, Mark Muller | 3:50 |
| 3. | "Only Human" | Aaron, Albani, David Roberts | 3:46 |
| 4. | "Empty Heart" | Aaron, Albani | 3:07 |
| 5. | "Number One" | Aaron, Albani, Turner | 3:54 |
| 6. | "Don't Rain on My Parade" | Aaron, Albani, Marc Ribler | 3:29 |
| 7. | "Goin' Off the Deep End" | Aaron, Albani, Marc Ribler | 4:21 |
| 8. | "If This Is Love" | R. W. Johnson, Carl Wilson | 4:17 |
| 9. | "Eye for an Eye" | Aaron, Albani, Roberts | 3:47 |
| 10. | "Heartbeat of the World" | Johnny Warman, Julia Downes | 4:20 |
| 11. | "Dream with Me" | Aaron, Albani, Dan Hill, Chris Brockway | 4:30 |
| Total length: | 43:11 | ||
Personnel
- Lee Aaron – lead vocals, background vocals, arrangement
- John Albani – guitar, background vocals, arrangement
- Jim Gelcer – keyboard, background vocals, arrangement
- Randy Cooke – drums, percussion, arrangement
- Chris Brockway – bass, background vocals, arrangement
- David Roberts – background vocals (tracks 3, 5), arrangement
- Peter Coleman – arrangement, production
Chart performance
Album
| Chart | Entered | Peak | Peak reached | Weeks at peak | Weeks on chart |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian albums chart | March 7, 1987[9] | 39 | May 9, 1987[5] | 2 | 17 |
| Swedish albums chart | March 25, 1987[6] | 26 | March 25, 1987[6] | 1 | 1 |
| Swiss albums chart | March 29, 1987[6] | 28 | March 29, 1987[6] | 1 | 1 |
| German albums chart | 1987[6] | 51 | 1987[6] | 7 |
Singles
| Single | Chart | Entered | Peak | Peak reached | Weeks at peak | Weeks on chart |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Only Human" | Canadian singles chart | March 7, 1987[10] | 44[7] | May 23, 1987 | 1 | 10 |
| "Goin' Off the Deep End" | June 27, 1987[11] | 93[8] | July 4, 1987 | 1 | 3 |
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References
- "Lee Aaron Discography". The Almost Official Lee Aaron Home Page. Archived from the original on 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2014-08-23.
- Miller, Glen. "Lee Aaron - Lee Aaron". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 2014-08-23.
- Lee Aaron (CD release "DIXCD 49").
- "Lee Aaron [1987]". Lee Aaron European Fan Page. Retrieved 2014-08-23.
- "Top Albums/CDs - Volume 46, No. 5, May 09 1987" Archived 2012-10-21 at the Wayback Machine. RPM. Retrieved 2014-08-23.
- "Lee Aaron - Lee Aaron (album)". finnishcharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 2014-08-23.
- "Top Singles - Volume 46, No. 7, May 23 1987" Archived 2012-10-21 at the Wayback Machine. RPM. Retrieved 2014-08-23.
- "Top Singles - Volume 46, No. 13, July 04 1987" Archived 2012-10-21 at the Wayback Machine. RPM. Retrieved 2014-08-23.
- "Top Albums/CDs - Volume 45, No. 22, March 07 1987". RPM. Retrieved 2014-08-23.
- "Top Singles - Volume 45, No. 23, March 14 1987". RPM. Retrieved 2014-08-23.
- "Top Singles - Volume 46, No. 12, June 27 1987". RPM. Retrieved 2014-08-23.
External links
- Lee Aaron at leeaaron.com
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