Mamouna by Bryan Ferry - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Sufficiently recharged via Taxi, Ferry got down to business and the following year released Mamouna, notable among other things for being his first recordings with the help of Brian Eno since the latter split from Roxy Music back in 1973. Rather than playing the wild card as he so often did, though, Eno concentrates on (to use his own descriptions in the credits) "swoop treatment" and "sonic awareness." Slightly more to the fore are Ferry's usual range of excellent musicians and pros. Steve Ferrone once again handles drums as he did on Taxi, while Richard Norris also reappears on loops and programming; other familiar faces include Nile Rodgers, Robin Trower (the album's co-producer), and Carleen Anderson. One of the most intriguing guest appearances comes at the very start -- "Don't Want to Know" has no less than five guitarists, including none other than Roxy's own Phil Manzanera. Whereas his '80s work seemed to fit the times just so, with his own general spin on things providing true individuality as a result, on Mamouna Ferry seems slightly stuck in place. Compared to the variety of Bete Noire, Mamouna almost seems a revamp of Boys and Girls. Combine that with some of Ferry's least compelling songs in a while, and Mamouna is something of a middling affair, almost too tasteful for its own good (and considering who this is, that's saying something). There are some songs of note -- "The 39 Steps" has a slightly menacing vibe to it, appropriate given the cinematic reference of the title, while the Ferry/Eno collaboration "Wildcat Days" displays some of Eno's old synth-melting flash. Overall, though, Mamouna is pleasant without being involving.

1. Don't Want To Know

Primary Artist: Bryan Ferry; Main Performer
Composer: Bryan Ferry; Composer
Lyricist: Bryan Ferry; Composer
Music Publisher: Bmg Rights Management; Other

2. N.Y.C.

Primary Artist: Bryan Ferry; Main Performer
Composer: Bryan Ferry; Composer
Lyricist: Bryan Ferry; Composer
Music Publisher: Bmg Rights Management; Other

3. Your Painted Smile

Primary Artist: Bryan Ferry; Main Performer
Composer: Bryan Ferry; Composer
Lyricist: Bryan Ferry; Composer
Music Publisher: Bmg Rights Management; Other

4. Mamouna

Primary Artist: Bryan Ferry; Main Performer
Composer: Bryan Ferry; Composer
Lyricist: Bryan Ferry; Composer
Music Publisher: Bmg Rights Management; Other

5. The Only Face

Primary Artist: Bryan Ferry; Main Performer
Composer: Bryan Ferry; Composer
Lyricist: Bryan Ferry; Composer
Music Publisher: Bmg Rights Management; Other

6. The 39 Steps

Primary Artist: Bryan Ferry; Main Performer
Composer: Bryan Ferry; Composer
Lyricist: Bryan Ferry; Composer
Music Publisher: Bmg Rights Management; Other

7. Which Way To Turn

Primary Artist: Bryan Ferry; Main Performer
Composer: Bryan Ferry; Composer
Lyricist: Bryan Ferry; Composer
Music Publisher: Bmg Rights Management; Other

8. Wildcat Days

Primary Artist: Bryan Ferry; Main Performer
Composer: Bryan Ferry / Brian Eno; Composer
Lyricist: Bryan Ferry / Brian Eno; Composer
Music Publisher: Bmg Rights Management; Other

9. Gemini Moon

Primary Artist: Bryan Ferry; Main Performer
Composer: Bryan Ferry; Composer
Lyricist: Bryan Ferry; Composer
Music Publisher: Bmg Rights Management; Other

10. Chain Reaction

Primary Artist: Bryan Ferry; Main Performer
Composer: Bryan Ferry; Composer
Lyricist: Bryan Ferry; Composer
Music Publisher: Bmg Rights Management; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

45 minutes and 35 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 5000x5000 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

7/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Arena Rock, Vocal, Vocal Pop, Adult Alternative, New Romantic

Label

Dene Jesmond Records

Music Distribution Service

IIP DDS

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Sep 19, 1994

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5060786568946