Alias (album)
Encyclopedia
Alias is the debut album from the Canadian rock band Alias
, released in 1990
by Capitol Records
.
The single "More Than Words Can Say
" reached #1 in Canada and #2 in the United States. A second single, "Waiting for Love", was released in early 1991 and peaked at #13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
.
Alias (band)
Alias was a Canadian album-oriented rock/hard rock supergroup band, formed in 1988 by vocalist Freddy Curci and guitarist Steve DeMarchi of the Canadian arena rock band Sheriff , along with Heart founding members Roger Fisher, Steve Fossen, and Mike DeRosier.The band released its self-titled debut...
, released in 1990
1990 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1990.-Events:*January 21 – MTV's Unplugged premieres on cable television with British band Squeeze...
by Capitol Records
Capitol Records
Capitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
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The single "More Than Words Can Say
More Than Words Can Say
" More Than Words Can Say" is a power ballad by Canadian rock band Alias. It became a #2 hit in the United States, and reached #1 in Canada in 1990....
" reached #1 in Canada and #2 in the United States. A second single, "Waiting for Love", was released in early 1991 and peaked at #13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
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Track listing
- "Say What I Wanna Say" (F. Curci, S. DeMarchi) (4:45)
- "Haunted Heart" (F. Curci, S. DeMarchi, S. Diamond) (3:52)
- "Waiting for Love" (B. Walker, J. Paris) (4:38)
- "The Power" (F. Curci, S. DeMarchi) (4:26)
- "Heroes" (F. Curci, S. DeMarchi) (5:22)
- "What to Do" (F. Curci, S. DeMarchi) (4:18)
- "After All the Love Is Gone" (F. Curci, S. DeMarchi, R. Neigher, J. Paris) (4:17)
- "More Than Words Can SayMore Than Words Can Say" More Than Words Can Say" is a power ballad by Canadian rock band Alias. It became a #2 hit in the United States, and reached #1 in Canada in 1990....
" (F. Curci, S. DeMarchi) (3:54) - "One More Chance" (R. Neigher, Fee WaybillFee WaybillJohn Waldo Waybill , known as Fee Waybill, is the lead singer and songwriter of the band the Tubes...
, J. Dexter) (3:37) - "True Emotion" (F. Curci, S. DeMarchi) (4:59)
- "Standing in the Darkness" (F. Curci, S. DeMarchi, D. DeMarchi) (4:34)
Personnel
- Freddy CurciFreddy CurciFreddy Curci is a Canadian AOR rock vocalist and songwriter best known for his stints in Alias and Sheriff.Curci has a multi-octave vocal range and holds the Guinness World Record for Longest Note Held in a pop song, for 30 seconds, timed and submitted by University of Houston, for the ending note...
– lead vocals, keyboards - Steve DeMarchiSteve DeMarchiSteve DeMarchi is a Canadian guitarist, backing vocalist and songwriter. He is best known as the co-founder and lead guitarist of the bands Sheriff and Alias...
– guitars - Roger FisherRoger Fisher (guitarist)Roger Fisher is a guitarist primarily known as one of the founding members of the band Heart. His tenure lasted from 1967 until 1980.-Career:...
– guitars - Mike DeRosier – drums
- Steve Fossen – bass
Production
- Engineered by George Tutko and Dave Runstedler
- Additional Engineering by Peter Doell, Eddie De Lena, Denny DeMarchiDenny DeMarchiDenny DeMarchi is a Canadian multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and songwriter. Aside from being a prolific singer/songwriter and experienced live rock concert performing musician, he is also proficient in production, engineering and recording roles in a recording studio environment...
, Freddy CurciFreddy CurciFreddy Curci is a Canadian AOR rock vocalist and songwriter best known for his stints in Alias and Sheriff.Curci has a multi-octave vocal range and holds the Guinness World Record for Longest Note Held in a pop song, for 30 seconds, timed and submitted by University of Houston, for the ending note...
, and Steve DeMarchiSteve DeMarchiSteve DeMarchi is a Canadian guitarist, backing vocalist and songwriter. He is best known as the co-founder and lead guitarist of the bands Sheriff and Alias... - Assisted by Kyle Bess, Charlie Paakkari, and Fred Kelly, Jr.
- Mixed by George Tutko and Eddie De Lena
- Arrangements by Steve DeMarchi and Freddy Curci
- Mastered by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound, NYC
- A&R Direction by Tim Trombley, Randy Nicklaus, & Jody Mitchell
- Production Coordination by Mark Sullivan (Emerald Productions), Deborah Critten, and Sharon Gaudet (Capitol Canada)
- Art Direction and Design by Hugh Syme
- Sculpture by Randall Cooper
- Photography by John Scarpati
- Art Direction for Capitol by R. Alfonso
- Management by Allen Kovac and Jeff Sydney (Left Bank Management)