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. ~ Ned Raggett

1. Don't Want to Know

Lead Vocals: Bryan Ferry; Performer
Primary Artist: Bryan Ferry; Main Performer
Piano: Bryan Ferry; Performer
Synthesizer: Bryan Ferry; Performer
Composer: Bryan Ferry; Composer
Producer: Bryan Ferry
Robin Trower; Production

2. N.Y.C.

Lead Vocals: Bryan Ferry; Performer
Primary Artist: Bryan Ferry; Main Performer
Piano: Bryan Ferry; Performer
Synthesizer: Bryan Ferry; Performer
Composer: Bryan Ferry; Composer
Producer: Bryan Ferry
Robin Trower; Production

3. Your Painted Smile

Lead Vocals: Bryan Ferry; Performer
Primary Artist: Bryan Ferry; Main Performer
Piano: Bryan Ferry; Performer
Synthesizer: Bryan Ferry; Performer
Composer: Bryan Ferry; Composer
Producer: Bryan Ferry
Robin Trower; Production

4. Mamouna

Lead Vocals: Bryan Ferry; Performer
Primary Artist: Bryan Ferry; Main Performer
Piano: Bryan Ferry; Performer
Synthesizer: Bryan Ferry; Performer
Composer: Bryan Ferry; Composer
Producer: Bryan Ferry
Robin Trower; Production

5. The Only Face

Lead Vocals: Bryan Ferry; Performer
Primary Artist: Bryan Ferry; Main Performer
Piano: Bryan Ferry; Performer
Synthesizer: Bryan Ferry; Performer
Composer: Bryan Ferry; Composer
Producer: Bryan Ferry
Robin Trower; Production

6. The 39 Steps

Lead Vocals: Bryan Ferry; Performer
Primary Artist: Bryan Ferry; Main Performer
Piano: Bryan Ferry; Performer
Synthesizer: Bryan Ferry; Performer
Composer: Bryan Ferry; Composer
Producer: Bryan Ferry
Robin Trower; Production

7. Which Way to Turn

Lead Vocals: Bryan Ferry; Performer
Primary Artist: Bryan Ferry; Main Performer
Piano: Bryan Ferry; Performer
Synthesizer: Bryan Ferry; Performer
Composer: Bryan Ferry; Composer
Producer: Bryan Ferry
Robin Trower; Production

8. Wildcat Days

Lead Vocals: Bryan Ferry; Performer
Primary Artist: Bryan Ferry; Main Performer
Piano: Bryan Ferry; Performer
Synthesizer: Bryan Ferry; Performer
Composer: Brian Eno
Bryan Ferry; Composer
Producer: Bryan Ferry
Robin Trower; Production

9. Gemini Moon

Lead Vocals: Bryan Ferry; Performer
Primary Artist: Bryan Ferry; Main Performer
Piano: Bryan Ferry; Performer
Synthesizer: Bryan Ferry; Performer
Composer: Bryan Ferry; Composer
Producer: Bryan Ferry
Robin Trower; Production

10. Chain Reaction

Lead Vocals: Bryan Ferry; Performer
Primary Artist: Bryan Ferry; Main Performer
Piano: Bryan Ferry; Performer
Synthesizer: Bryan Ferry; Performer
Composer: Bryan Ferry; Composer
Producer: Bryan Ferry
Robin Trower; Production

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 4000x4000 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

6/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop, Adult Alternative, New Romantic

Label

BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd

Music Distribution Service

Warner

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

4050538710724