Young Lions

by Adrian Belew

Young Lions cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 8 May 1990
  • Label: Atlantic
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 38:20
  • Community rating: 3.32/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Following extensive work with King Crimson, the virtuosic guitarist crafted an incredibly accessible and eclectic solo pop-rock album. The record notably features David Bowie serving as a primary collaborator, co-writing and sharing lead vocals on several key tracks including the popular 'Pretty Pink Rose'.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, rhythmic, technical

Tracklist

  1. Young Lions (3:51)
  2. Pretty Pink Rose (Duet with David Bowie) (4:44)
  3. Heartbeat (4:00)
  4. Looking for a U.F.O. (3:37)
  5. I Am What I Am (4:12)
  6. Not Alone Anymore (3:16)
  7. Men in Helicopters (3:18)
  8. Small World (3:46)
  9. Phone Call from the Moon (3:38)
  10. Gunman (3:53)

Credits

  • Curtice Taylor - artwork [photo tinting]
  • Sotto Voc茅 - cover [cover concept]
  • Mike Barnett - double bass [string bass]
  • Slagerij Van Kampen - ensemble [percussion ensemble]
  • Dree Van Beeck - percussion
  • Ellen Gieles - percussion
  • Mies Wilbrink - percussion
  • Willem Van Kruysdijk - percussion

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