Son of Albert

Son of Albert
Studio album by Andrew Ridgeley
Released	May 22, 1990
Recorded	1989-1990
Genre	Rock
Length	46:22
Label	Columbia CK-46188
Producer	Andrew Ridgeley, Gary Bromham and Martyn "Max" Heyes
Singles from Son of Albert
"Red Dress" Released: 1990 "Shake" Released: 1990

Son of Albert is the debut solo album of Andrew Ridgeley. Originally released in May 1990, Ridgeley's effort was a sharp turn away from his former pop image with Wham! years earlier. Focusing more on guitars and drums, the critics panned Ridgeley’s attempt at a solo record. After terrible revenue sales from 'Son of Albert', Ridgeley slowly but surely quit playing music professionally.

In addition, two singles from the album, "Red Dress" and "Shake", were released in 1990 with little success. Another song, "Mexico", was scheduled to be released as the album's third single, but was dropped for reasons unknown.

Ridgeley's album is named after himself, as the Son of Albert Ridgeley.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Entertainment Weekly	(C+)

Entertainment Weekly praised the instrumental "verve" of the songs, but criticized for lacking conviction: "Ridgeley seems to have redefined himself as a kick-in-the-pants rock & roller, but his songs still come out sounding like manufactured pop."

Track listing

All songs arranged and produced by Andrew Ridgeley and Gary Bromham, unless noted otherwise.

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Red Dress"	Bromham, Ridgeley	4:09
2.	"Shake"	David Austin, Ridgeley	3:29
3.	"The Price of Love"	Don Everly, Phil Everly	4:08
4.	"Flame"	Austin, Ridgeley	4:58
5.	"Hangin'"	Bernard Edwards, Nile Rodgers	3:21
6.	"Mexico"	Bromham, Cummings, Ridgeley	5:46
7.	"Big Machine"	Bromham, Ridgeley	4:24
8.	"Kiss Me"	Burns, Ridgeley	4:30
9.	"Baby Jane"	Cozzi, Ridgeley	5:09
10.	"Shake (Hardcore)"	Ridgeley, Bromham, Martyn "Max" Heyes	6:03
Total length:			46:29

Chart performance

Album:

Chart (1990) Peak position Billboard 200 130 "Shake" single: Chart (1990) Peak position Billboard Hot 100 77 Personnel Lead Vocals: Andrew Ridgeley Additional Vocals: Andrew Ridgeley, Mary Cassidy, Lauren Fownes, Brie Howard, Miss Johnny, George Michael (on "Red Dress" only), Tessa Niles Spanish Vocals on "Mexico": Andrew Ridgeley, Gary Bromham, Danny Cummings, Dan McAfferty, Mark “Bobby” Robinson Guitars: Robert Ahwai, Tony Barnard, Gary Bromham, Hugh Burns, Mike Cozzi, Phil Palmer Electric Guitars: Tony Barnard, Mike Cozzi Spanish Guitar on "Mexico": Hugh Burns Keyboards: Gary Masters Harmonica: Mark Felthan Bass Guitars: Graham Edwards, Deon Estus, David Faragher, Jerry Ferguson, Paul Gray, Danny Thompson Double Bass: Danny Thompson Drums: Gary Bromham, Pat Torpey, Ridgeley Horns: Laurence Cottell, David O'Higgins, Paul Spong Percussion: Danny Cummings Voice Box: Andrew Ridgeley, Richard Gibbs Production Engineered by Harvey Birrell, Jacques Erhardt, Gordon Fordyce, Paul Gomersall, Martyn "Max" Heyes, Russell Leahy and Gary Wilkinson Mixed at Amazon Studios, Liverpool; Comforts Place, Lingfield; Mayfair Studios, London and Olympic Studios, London Mixed by Paul Gomersall, Martyn "Max" Heyes and Tim Weidener Photography by Julian Broad Album Design by Andrew Ridgeley and Simon Halfon Management: Lippman Kahane Entertainment Recorded at Comforts Place, Lingfield; Compass Point, Nassau; Eden Studios, London, England; EMI/Pathé Studios, Paris, France; Galaxy Sound Studio, Los Angeles; Ground Control, Los Angeles; Great Linford Studios, Great Linford; Maison Rouge, London; Mayfair Studios, London; Olympic Studios, London; Terminal 24, London and Skylight Studios, London References