Human Racing

by Nik Kershaw

Human Racing cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 27 February 1984
  • Label: MCA
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 40:05
  • Community rating: 3.29/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Nik Kershaw's debut album launched him to immediate stardom in the UK and across Europe, driven by a sophisticated blend of guitar-oriented pop and advanced synthesizer programming. 'Human Racing' spent months on the charts, yielding enduring singles like "Wouldn't It Be Good" and showcasing his intricate songwriting capabilities.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, rhythmic

Tracklist

  1. Dancing Girls (3:48)
  2. Wouldn't It Be Good (4:37)
  3. Drum Talk (3:10)
  4. Bogart (4:37)
  5. Gone To Pieces (3:13)
  6. Shame On You (3:37)
  7. Cloak And Dagger (4:55)
  8. Faces (4:05)
  9. I Won't Let The Sun Go Down On Me (3:23)
  10. Human Racing (4:34)

Credits

  • Nik Kershaw - primary artist, vocals, vocal percussion, effects, guitar, bass, keyboards, percussion, written-by, arranged by, arranged by [horns], keyboard
  • Jerry Hey - arranged by [horns], horn
  • Charlie Morgan - drums, drums (drum set)
  • Bill Reichenbach - horns
  • Gary Grant - horns, horn
  • Kim Hutchcroft - horns, horn
  • Larry Williams - horns, horn
  • Don Snow - keyboards, keyboard

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