To the Limit

by Joan Armatrading

To the Limit cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: September 1978
  • Label: A&M
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 41:44
  • Community rating: 3.85/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Working once again with producer Glyn Johns, the acclaimed British songwriter continues to expand her sonic palette beyond strict acoustic folk. 'To the Limit' embraces a polished, highly dynamic soft rock aesthetic, backed by a stellar cast of session musicians that elevate her distinctively resonant vocal performances.

Genres

Descriptors: female vocalist, acoustic, soulful, confessional, folk, female-vocals, melodic, piano, guitars

Tracklist

  1. Barefoot And Pregnant (3:42)
  2. Your Letter (3:43)
  3. Am I Blue For You (4:27)
  4. You Rope You Tie Me (4:10)
  5. Baby I (4:56)
  6. Bottom To The Top (3:36)
  7. Taking My Baby Up Town (3:26)
  8. What Do You Want? (3:47)
  9. Wishing (4:50)
  10. Let It Last (5:02)

Credits

  • Joan Armatrading - primary artist, acoustic guitar, words by, music by
  • Dave Markee - bass
  • Henry Spinetti - drums
  • Phil Palmer - electric guitar
  • Quitman Dennis - flute [saxophone], lyricon
  • Dick Sims - organ, accordion
  • Red Young - piano

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