I Don't Speak the Language

by Matthew Wilder

I Don't Speak the Language cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 7 October 1983
  • Label: Private I
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 34:18
  • Community rating: 2.68/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Best remembered for the infectious resilience of the international mega-hit 'Break My Stride', Matthew Wilder's debut is a sunny, optimistic exercise in synthesizer-driven new wave. The bouncing electronic reggae-pop textures provided a remarkably cheerful counterpoint to the era's often deeply anxious musical climate.

Genres

Descriptors: Dance, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Break My Stride (3:00)
  2. The Kid's American (4:36)
  3. I Don't Speak The Language (4:45)
  4. Love Above The Ground Floor (4:13)
  5. World Of The Rich And Famous (4:43)
  6. Ladder Of Lovers (4:04)
  7. I Was There (3:01)
  8. Dreams Keep Bringing You Back (4:36)
  9. I Don't Speak The Language (Reprise) (1:20)

Credits

  • Matthew Wilder - primary artist, synthesizer [prophet 5], backing vocals, written-by, synthesizer [prophet 10], backing vocals, piano, backing vocals, arranged by [horn arrangement], synthesizer [chroma], synthesizer [prophet 10], backing vocals
  • John Gilston - sequenced by [simmons drum programming]
  • Greg Prestopino - backing vocals, written-by
  • Joe Turano - backing vocals
  • Dennis Herring - guitar
  • Arno Lucas - backing vocals
  • Leslie Smith - backing vocals
  • Reggie McBride - bass

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