Ultra (Ultra album) explained

Ultra is the debut studio album by English pop band Ultra, released on 25 January 1999 by East West Records (Warner Music Group).

The album debuted and peaked at number 37 on the UK Albums Chart and spawned several hit singles in the UK and Europe. It was mainly performed and co-written by James Hearn; vocals and piano, Michael Harwood; vocals and guitar, Nick Keynes; bass, and Jon O'Mahony; drums and percussion. It was produced by ex Tears for Fears member, Ian Stanley.

Personnel

• Art direction – Paul West & Paula Benson at FORM
• Artwork design – John Siddle at FORM®
• Bass – Nick Keynes
• Co-production – Steve Robson (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 9)
• Drums, percussion – Jon O'Mahony
• Guitar – Michael Harwood
• Mixing – Bob Kraushaar (tracks 1, 3 to 10), Andy Bradfield, Steve Robson (track 2)
• Sound Production – Nick Paul
• Photography – Julian Barton
• Production – Ian Stanley (tracks 1 to 5, 7, 9), Steve Robson (tracks 3, 6–8, 10)
• Vocals, piano – James Hearn
• Additional keyboards – Neil Cowley (tracks 1, 3, 4)
• Backing vocals – Keri Schmidt (tracks 1, 2, 5, 8) and Viveen Wray (tracks 6, 7)
• Engineering – Steve Robson (track 1)
• Remixing, additional production – Steelworks (track 3)

Charts

Chart (1998–1999)! scope="col"

Peak position
Australian Albums Chart[1]	34
European Albums Chart[2]	89
Italian Albums Chart[3]	10
Scottish Albums Chart[4]	29
UK Albums Chart[5]	37

External links

• Ultra debut album at Discogs
• Ultra debut album at allmusic

Notes and References

1. http://australian-charts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Ultra&titel=Ultra&cat=a Australian Charts.
2. Hits of the World - Eurochart. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.. 10 October 1998. 25 July 2012. 43.
3. Web site: Classifiche. Musica e dischi. it. 28 May 2022. Set "Tipo" on "Album". Then, in the "Artista" field, search "Ultra".
4. Web site: Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100 - Official Charts Company. .
5. Web site: ULTRA - full Official Chart History - Official Charts Company. .