Who Else! is the seventh studio album by guitarist Jeff Beck, released on 16 March 1999 through Epic Records.[2] The album reached No. 99 on the U.S. Billboard 200[4] and marks the end of a decade-long absence of original material from Beck since the release of Jeff Beck's Guitar Shop in 1989. Stylistically it showcases the first addition of electronic and techno music into his repertoire, along with the blues-based instrumental rock and jazz fusion of previous albums.
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| Released | 16 March 1999 | |||
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| Length | 53:52 | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
| Producer | Jeff Beck, Tony Hymas | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| Rolling Stone |  [3] |
Fellow guitarist Jennifer Batten, having often cited Beck's influence on her playing,[5][6] is featured as a collaborator and subsequently joined him on tour for three years.[7] The album features the collaborative songwriting of Tony Hymas. "Brush with the Blues" became a signature tune and concert staple, and along with "Angel (Footsteps)" made it onto his 2008 concert album Live at Ronnie Scott's. "What Mama Said" samples Dick Shawn's dialogue from the 1963 film It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World[8]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "What Mama Said" | Jennifer Batten, Jeff Beck, Tony Hymas | 3:22 |
| 2. | "Psycho Sam" | Hymas | 4:55 |
| 3. | "Brush with the Blues" (live) | Hymas, Beck | 6:24 |
| 4. | "Blast from the East" | Hymas | 4:46 |
| 5. | "Space for the Papa" | Hymas | 7:41 |
| 6. | "Angel (Footsteps)" | Hymas | 6:30 |
| 7. | "THX138" | Hymas | 6:15 |
| 8. | "Hip-Notica" | Hymas, Beck | 4:40 |
| 9. | "Even Odds" | Jan Hammer | 3:29 |
| 10. | "Declan" | Dónal Lunny | 4:02 |
| 11. | "Another Place" | Hymas | 1:48 |
| Total length: | 53:52 | ||
Personnel
edit- Jeff Beck – guitar, arrangement, producer
- Jennifer Batten – guitar, guitar synthesizer
- Mark Johns – guitar (track 10)
- Tony Hymas – keyboard (except track 9), sound effects, arrangement, production
- Jan Hammer – keyboard (track 9), drums (track 9)
- Simon Wallace – synthesizer (track 10)
- Steve Alexander – drums (except tracks 2, 9, 10)
- Manu Katché – drums (track 2), percussion (track 2)
- Randy Hope-Taylor – bass (except track 2)
- Pino Palladino – bass (track 2)
- Bob Loveday – violin (track 10)
- Clive Bell – flute (track 10)
Technical
- Simon Brint – editing (track 1), production assistance (track 10)
- Chris Sheldon – mixing
- Bob Ludwig – mastering
- Danny Clinch – cover photography
Charts
edit| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
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| Japanese Albums (Oricon)[9] | 19 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[10] | 74 |
| US Billboard 200[11] | 99 |
References
edit- ^ "Jeff Beck – What Mama Said (Album Version/Remix)". Discogs. Retrieved 2014-02-06.
- ^ a b Ruhlmann, William. "Who Else! - Jeff Beck". AllMusic. RhythmOne. Retrieved 2014-02-06.
- ^ Fricke, David (1999-04-01). "Jeff Beck Who Else!". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2014-02-06.
- ^ "Who Else! - Jeff Beck | Awards". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 2014-02-06.
- ^ Guy, Paul (1999). "Jeff Beck interview". Paul Guy Guitars. Retrieved 2014-02-06.
- ^ "Jennifer Batten: 'Playing With Michael Jackson Was Like A Paid Vacation'". Ultimate Guitar Archive. 2011-12-05. the original on 2011-12-07. Retrieved 2014-02-06.
- ^ Hallebeek, Richard (November 2003). "Jennifer Batten" Archived 19 April 2014 at the Wayback Machine. richardhallebeek.com. Retrieved 2014-02-06.
- ^ "God of Guitar: A Visceral Reaction to Jeff Beck". Musewire. 3 August 2013. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
- ^ "フー・エルス!". Oricon.co.jp. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ "Jeff Beck Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
External links
edit- In Review: Jeff Beck "Who Else!" at Guitar Nine Records