Russians & Americans

by Al Stewart

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  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1984
  • Label: Passport
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 57:19
  • Community rating: 2.96/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The historically-minded Scottish songwriter attempts to merge his signature acoustic folk-pop narratives with contemporary 1980s synthesizer production on 'Russians & Americans'. The album tackles Cold War politics and modern social anxieties through dense, socially conscious lyricism paired with surprisingly glossy, upbeat instrumentation. It reflects the struggle of 1970s acoustic troubadours adapting to the digital era.

Genres

Descriptors: war, political, history

Tracklist

  1. The One That Got Away (4:00)
  2. Rumours of War (5:26)
  3. Night Meeting (5:58)
  4. Accident on 3rd St. (3:31)
  5. Strange Girl (3:53)
  6. Russians and Americans (4:29)
  7. Cafe Society (5:37)
  8. 1-2-3 (3:13)
  9. The Candidate (2:07)
  10. The Gypsy and the Rose (4:16)
  11. Lori Don't Go Right Now (4:25)
  12. In Red Square (4:04)
  13. How Does It Happen (3:03)
  14. The World According to Garp (3:11)

Credits

  • Al Stewart - primary artist, lead vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards, lyrics by, music by
  • Peter White - acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards, accordion, lyrics by, music by
  • Andrew Powell - arranged by [strings], conductor [strings]
  • Charity McCrary - backing vocals
  • Joyce Kennedy - backing vocals
  • Lynn Davis - backing vocals
  • Marcy Levy - backing vocals
  • Robin Lamble - bass, acoustic guitar, accordion

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