Foreigner (Foreigner album)
Foreigner is the self-titled debut studio album by British-American rock band Foreigner, released in 8 March 1977.[6][7] It spun off three hit singles, "Feels Like the First Time", "Cold as Ice" and "Long, Long Way from Home". It also features album tracks such as "Headknocker" and "Starrider", the latter of which features a rare lead vocal from lead guitarist and co-founder Mick Jones. The first attempt at mixing the album was done at Sarm Studios, London, but as they were dissatisfied with the result, the album was re-mixed at Atlantic Recording Studios by Mick Jones, Ian McDonald and Jimmy Douglass.
| Foreigner | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 8 March 1977[1][2] | |||
| Recorded | April—November 1976 | |||
| Studio | The Hit Factory and Atlantic Recording Studios, New York, New York. | |||
| Length | 38:46 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
| Producer | John Sinclair and Gary Lyons in collaboration Mick Jones and Ian McDonald | |||
| Foreigner chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Foreigner | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| Christgau's Record Guide | C[4] |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide |  [5] |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Feels Like the First Time" | Mick Jones | 3:49 |
| 2. | "Cold as Ice" | Jones, Lou Gramm | 3:19 |
| 3. | "Starrider" | Al Greenwood, Jones | 4:01 |
| 4. | "Headknocker" | Gramm, Jones | 2:58 |
| 5. | "The Damage Is Done" | Jones, Gramm | 4:15 |
| 6. | "Long, Long Way from Home" | Jones, Gramm, Ian McDonald | 2:53 |
| 7. | "Woman Oh Woman" | Jones | 3:49 |
| 8. | "At War with the World" | Jones | 4:18 |
| 9. | "Fool for You Anyway" | Jones | 4:15 |
| 10. | "I Need You" | Gramm, Jones | 5:09 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11. | "Feels Like the First Time" (Demo) | Jones | 3:40 |
| 12. | "Woman Oh Woman" (Demo) | Jones | 4:14 |
| 13. | "At War with the World" (Demo) | Jones | 5:00 |
| 14. | "Take Me to Your Leader" (Demo) | 3:40 |
Personnel
- Foreigner
- Lou Gramm – lead vocals, percussion
- Mick Jones – lead guitar, backing vocals, lead vocals (3, 7), keyboards
- Ian McDonald – guitar, backing vocals, saxophone, keyboards, flute
- Al Greenwood – keyboards, synthesizer
- Ed Gagliardi – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Dennis Elliott – drums, backing vocals
- Additional personnel
In July 2010, the audiophile label Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab released this album on the Super Audio Compact Disc (SACD) format. It is presented in a "Mini Vinyl" replica cardboard case but omits the bonus tracks.
Production
- Producers – Gary Lyons and John Sinclair, in collaboration with Mick Jones and Ian McDonald.
- Engineer – Gary Lyons
- Assistant Engineers – Jimmy Douglass, Michael Getlin, Kevin Herron and Randy Mason.
- Mixing – Jimmy Douglass, Mick Jones and Ian McDonald.
- Basic Tracks recorded at The Hit Factory and Atlantic Recording Studios.
- Overdubs recorded at Atlantic Recording Studios.
- Mixed at Atlantic Recording Studios.
- Mastered by George Piros at Atlantic Recording Studios.
- Art Direction – Bob Defrin
- Cover Illustrations – Alex Gnidziejko
Charts
| Chart (1977) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US (The Billboard 200)[8] | 4 |
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[9] | 9 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[10] | Platinum | 70,000^ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[11] | Platinum | 100,000^ |
| United States (RIAA)[12] | 5× Platinum | 5,000,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- "Foreigner [Expanded] - Foreigner | Release Info". AllMusic. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- "Альбом «Foreigner (Deluxe Version)» (Foreigner)" (in Russian). 1977-03-08. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- Hinds, Andy. Foreigner: Foreigner at AllMusic. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
- Christgau, Robert (1981). "Consumer Guide '70s: F". Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor & Fields. ISBN 089919026X. Retrieved February 24, 2019 – via robertchristgau.com.
- The Rolling Stone Album Guide. Random House. 1992. p. 258.
- "45 Years Ago Today!!! Foreigner Releases Self-Titled Debut". Discover Dade. 2022-03-08. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- "Foreigner by Foreigner". Genius. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- Foreigner at AllMusic
- Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 116. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2001 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
- "Canadian album certifications – Foreigner – Foreigner". Music Canada.
- "American album certifications – Foreigner – Foreigner". Recording Industry Association of America.
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