Trouble in Paradise

by Randy Newman

Trouble in Paradise cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 17 January 1983
  • Label: Warner Bros.
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 39:36
  • Community rating: 3.26/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Delivering his signature biting satire wrapped in slick, upbeat Los Angeles pop-rock, Newman's heavily synthesized album features a sprawling cast of guest vocalists, including Paul Simon and Lindsey Buckingham. The hit single 'I Love L.A.' became an inescapable, albeit deeply misunderstood, anthem of 1980s American commercialism. The record brilliantly masks dark lyrical themes under pristine, sunny production.

Genres

Descriptors: conscious, satirical

Tracklist

  1. I Love L.A. (3:29)
  2. Christmas In Capetown (4:21)
  3. The Blues (3:01)
  4. Same Girl (2:53)
  5. Mikey's (2:10)
  6. My Life Is Good (4:38)
  7. Miami (4:04)
  8. Real Emotional Girl (2:28)
  9. Take Me Back (4:09)
  10. There's A Party At My House (2:50)
  11. I'm Different (2:33)
  12. Song For The Dead (3:00)

Credits

  • Randy Newman - primary artist, synthesizer, vocals, piano, written-by, arranged by, conductor [conducted by], lead vocals
  • Nathan East - bass
  • Jeff Porcaro - drums, drums (drum set)
  • David Paich - electric piano [fender rhodes], organ [farfisa]
  • Steve Lukather - guitar
  • Lenny Castro - percussion
  • Michael Boddicker - synthesizer, piano, organ
  • Christine McVie - backing vocals [background vocals]

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