Branigan 2 by Laura Branigan - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Laura Branigan's full, expressive voice shows serious growth on this, her second album. A much more cohesive collection than her first disc, the material on Branigan 2 utilizes her vocals to their fullest extent; and while there were many filler songs on her debut, this album doesn't waste a single track. That is not to say Branigan 2 is perfect, but simply that there is something worthwhile in each cut. "Solitaire," with its quiet beginnings and pull-out-all-the-stops finale, shows off just what chops this singer has. "Deep in the Dark" is sexy and, despite coming hot on the heels of a German version ("Der Komissar" by After the Fire), is different and sexy enough to be welcome as opposed to unnecessary. She does a far superior version of Michael Bolton's "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You," though his version was a much bigger hit years later; while Bolton went over the top with his vocals and production, Branigan's take is simpler, prettier, and shows shades of emotion at which Bolton could only hint. While covering a Who song might be considered foolish (or brave) for so new a singer, it pays off as "Squeeze Box" is playful and sexy without being disrespectful to the original. "Mama," a whispered penance for having given in to a bad boy, shows that Branigan knows when to cut the dramatics. And "Lucky," a pretty, guitar-driven ballad, is bittersweet without being cloying. As always for Branigan, the struggle is simply to find material and production to match her vocals. And, though this album isn't the most mature album of its time, it shows she's more comfortable with herself and her voice and shows enormous promise of what she's really capable. ~ Bryan Buss

1. Solitaire

by Laura Branigan

Primary Artist: Laura Branigan; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Belfield; Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Belfield; Performer
Drums: Carlos Vega
Doane Perry; Performer
Guitar: Michael Landau; Performer
Percussion: Lenny Castro; Performer
Synthesizer: Michael Boddicker
Robbie Buchanan; Performer
Vocals: Laura Branigan; Performer
Arranger: Robbie Buchanan; Composer
Composer: Martine Clemenceau
Clemenceau; Composer
Lyricist: Diane Warren; Composer
Producer: David Shire
Carol Connors; Production

2. Deep in the Dark

by Laura Branigan

Primary Artist: Laura Branigan; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Belfield; Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Belfield; Performer
Drums: Carlos Vega
Doane Perry; Performer
Guitar: Michael Landau; Performer
Percussion: Lenny Castro; Performer
Synthesizer: Michael Boddicker
Robbie Buchanan; Performer
Vocals: Laura Branigan; Performer
Arranger: Robbie Buchanan; Composer
Composer: Falco; Composer
Lyricist: Bob Bowersock; Composer
Producer: David Shire
Carol Connors; Production

3. Close Enough

by Laura Branigan

Primary Artist: Laura Branigan; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Belfield; Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Belfield; Performer
Drums: Carlos Vega
Doane Perry; Performer
Guitar: Michael Landau; Performer
Percussion: Lenny Castro; Performer
Synthesizer: Michael Boddicker
Robbie Buchanan; Performer
Vocals: Laura Branigan; Performer
Arranger: Robbie Buchanan; Composer
Composer: Robbie Buchanan; Composer
Lyricist: John Lang; Composer
Producer: David Shire
Carol Connors; Production

4. Lucky

by Laura Branigan

Primary Artist: Laura Branigan; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Belfield; Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Belfield; Performer
Drums: Carlos Vega
Doane Perry; Performer
Guitar: Michael Landau; Performer
Percussion: Lenny Castro; Performer
Synthesizer: Michael Boddicker
Robbie Buchanan; Performer
Vocals: Laura Branigan; Performer
Arranger: Robbie Buchanan; Composer
Composer: Steve B.; Composer
Lyricist: Steve B.; Composer
Producer: David Shire
Carol Connors; Production

5. Squeeze Box

by Laura Branigan

Primary Artist: Laura Branigan; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Belfield; Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Belfield; Performer
Drums: Carlos Vega
Doane Perry; Performer
Guitar: Michael Landau; Performer
Percussion: Lenny Castro; Performer
Synthesizer: Michael Boddicker
Robbie Buchanan; Performer
Vocals: Laura Branigan; Performer
Arranger: Robbie Buchanan; Composer
Composer: Pete Townshend; Composer
Lyricist: Pete Townshend; Composer
Producer: David Shire
Carol Connors; Production

6. How Am I Supposed to Live Without You

by Laura Branigan

Bass Guitar: Dennis Belfield; Performer
Primary Artist: Laura Branigan; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Belfield; Performer
Drums: Doane Perry
Carlos Vega; Performer
Guitar: Michael Landau; Performer
Percussion: Lenny Castro; Performer
Synthesizer: Michael Boddicker
Robbie Buchanan; Performer
Vocals: Laura Branigan; Performer
Arranger: Robbie Buchanan; Composer
Composer: Doug James
Michael Bolton; Composer
Producer: David Shire
Carol Connors; Production

7. I'm Not the Only One

by Laura Branigan

Primary Artist: Laura Branigan; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Belfield; Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Belfield; Performer
Drums: Carlos Vega
Doane Perry; Performer
Guitar: Michael Landau; Performer
Percussion: Lenny Castro; Performer
Synthesizer: Michael Boddicker
Robbie Buchanan; Performer
Vocals: Laura Branigan; Performer
Arranger: Robbie Buchanan; Composer
Composer: The Doctor; Composer
Lyricist: Diane Warren; Composer
Producer: David Shire
Carol Connors; Production

8. Mama

by Laura Branigan

Primary Artist: Laura Branigan; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Belfield; Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Belfield; Performer
Drums: Doane Perry
Carlos Vega; Performer
Guitar: Michael Landau; Performer
Percussion: Lenny Castro; Performer
Synthesizer: Michael Boddicker
Robbie Buchanan; Performer
Vocals: Laura Branigan; Performer
Arranger: Robbie Buchanan; Composer
Composer: Giancarlo Bigazzi
Umberto Tozzi; Composer
Lyricist: Diane Warren; Composer
Producer: David Shire
Carol Connors; Production

9. Find Me

by Laura Branigan

Primary Artist: Laura Branigan; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Belfield; Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Belfield; Performer
Drums: Carlos Vega
Doane Perry; Performer
Guitar: Michael Landau; Performer
Percussion: Lenny Castro; Performer
Synthesizer: Michael Boddicker
Robbie Buchanan; Performer
Vocals: Laura Branigan; Performer
Arranger: Robbie Buchanan; Composer
Composer: David Shire; Composer
Lyricist: Carol Connors; Composer
Producer: David Shire
Carol Connors; Production

10. Don't Show Your Love

by Laura Branigan

Primary Artist: Laura Branigan; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Belfield; Performer
Bass Guitar: Dennis Belfield; Performer
Drums: Carlos Vega
Doane Perry; Performer
Guitar: Michael Landau; Performer
Percussion: Lenny Castro; Performer
Synthesizer: Michael Boddicker
Robbie Buchanan; Performer
Vocals: Laura Branigan; Performer
Arranger: Robbie Buchanan; Composer
Composer: Lee Holdridge; Composer
Lyricist: Carol Connors; Composer
Producer: David Shire
Carol Connors; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

37 minutes and 26 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1425x1425 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

8/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Adult Contemporary

Label

Atlantic Records

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Feb 28, 1983

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

75678005268