Bossa Nova Hotel

by Michael Sembello

Bossa Nova Hotel cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 19 September 1983
  • Label: Warner Bros.
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 40:20
  • Community rating: 3.14/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Driven immensely by the inclusion of the hyper-energetic, culturally ubiquitous smash 'Maniac', Michael Sembello's debut is a masterclass in glossy, synthesized yacht pop. The legendary session guitarist utilizes his world-class musicianship to elevate quirky, keyboard-heavy studio pop to impressive technical heights.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Automatic Man (4:15)
  2. First Time (3:06)
  3. Cowboy (3:33)
  4. It's Over (4:50)
  5. Maniac (4:18)
  6. Godzilla (3:50)
  7. Talk (3:27)
  8. Cadillac (4:13)
  9. Lay Back (4:04)
  10. Superman (4:44)

Credits

  • Jay Antista - edited by [digital tape editors]
  • Roger Nichols - edited by [digital tape editors]
  • John Gilston - programmed by [simmons drums]
  • Steve Ripley - programmed by [stereo guitar]
  • Casey Young - programmed by [synthesizer]
  • Chris Page - programmed by [synthesizer], synthesizer [additional], effects [sound], arranged by [horns], effects [sound], arranged by [strings], effects [sound], strings [conducted by]
  • Ian Underwood - programmed by [synthesizer]
  • John Sembello - backing vocals, vocals [drone]

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