Chris Isaak (album) explained

Chris Isaak is the second album by Chris Isaak, released in 1987. After the poor commercial success of his debut, Isaak honed his style to a sophisticated R&B for his follow-up.^[1] It was the first album to feature his entire backing band, composed of guitarist James Calvin Wilsey, bassist Rowland Salley and drummer Kenny Dale Johnson.

The song "Blue Hotel" was a hit in France, and in the U.K. after being re-released in 1991 making the Top 20.^[2]

Track listing

All tracks composed by Chris Isaak; except where indicated

1. "You Owe Me Some Kind of Love" – 3:51
2. "Heart Full of Soul" (Graham Gouldman) – 3:20
3. "Blue Hotel" – 3:10
4. "Lie to Me" – 4:12
5. "Fade Away" – 4:15
6. "Wild Love" – 2:57
7. "This Love Will Last" – 2:45
8. "You Took My Heart" – 2:31
9. "Cryin'" – 2:30
10. "Lovers Game" – 2:55
11. "Waiting for the Rain to Fall" – 3:39

Personnel

Adapted from album liner notes^[3]

• Chris Isaak - guitar, vocals
• James Calvin Wilsey - lead guitar
• Kenney Dale Johnson - drums, vocals
• Rowland Salley - bass

Additional musicians

• Prairie Prince - drums
• Chris Solberg - bass
• John Robinson - drums
• Pat Craig - keyboards

Technical

• Dave Carlson - recording engineer
• Kim Champagne - art direction, design
• Pamela Gentile - photography
• Aaron Gregory - crew
• Jeri McManus Heiden - art direction, design
• Lee Herschberg - mixing
• Erik Jacobsen - producer
• Tom Mallon - recording engineer
• Tim Ryan - crew tour manager
• Bruce Weber - front cover photography
• Mike Zagaris - photography

Notes and References

1. Web site: Chris Isaak Biography.
2. Web site: Chris Isaak Biography.
3. Chris Isaak. 1987. CD liner. Warner Bros.. Burbank, California.
4. Web site: Bubbling Down Under Week Commencing July 8, 1991. July 9, 2022.