The Next Best Thing (album)

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The Next Best Thing is the second studio album by Ray Wilson. The album gained small commercial success both in Europe and in the United States, following on from his success with Change and the recent tour dates in Europe.

Theme

The album deals with personal experiences from Ray's perspective including "The Actor" where he sings about his time with the rock band Genesis.

Track listing

  1. "These Are The Changes" (Ray Wilson)
  2. "Inside" (Peter Lawlor)
  3. "How High" (Scott Spence, Wilson)
  4. "The Fool In Me" (Wilson)
  5. "Adolescent Breakdown" (Wilson)
  6. "Sometimes" (Wilson)
  7. "Alone" (Wilson)
  8. "Magic Train" (Wilson)
  9. "The Actor" (Wilson)
  10. "Ever The Reason" (Spence, Wilson)
  11. "Pumpkinhead" (Wilson)
  12. "The Next Best Thing" (Wilson)

Personnel

  • Ray Wilson - vocals, lead/acoustic guitars, bass
  • Irvin Duguid - keyboards
  • Nir Z - drums
  • Ashley MacMillan - drums
  • Brian McAlpine - piano, organ, accordion
  • Scott Spence - lead/acoustic guitars
  • Amanda Lyon - backing vocals
  • Colin Steele - trumpet

Singles

  • These Are The Changes (cd single) (June 2004)
    • These Are The Changes
    • Ghost (live)
    • Gypsy (live)
  • These Are The Changes (radio promo) (June 2004)
    • These Are The Changes (Benztown Mixdown)
    • These Are The Changes (Album Edit)
    • Gouranga (Live)