Music for Pleasure (Monaco album)
Encyclopedia
Music For Pleasure was the debut album by rock band band Monaco
, a side project of New Order
bassist Peter Hook
. It was released in 1997 and reached No. 11 in the UK. The album sold more than 500,000 copies worldwide, with its first single, "What Do You Want from Me?
", often mistaken for a New Order song. The band recorded one more album before dissolving in 2000.
"What Do You Want From Me?" was one of two hit singles in the UK. It reached No. 11 in March 1997, while "Sweet Lips" hit No. 18, in May.
The cover is designed by Peter Saville and the cover photograph was taken by Sam Taylor-Wood
.
and David Potts
)
Monaco (band)
Monaco was a side project of New Order bassist Peter Hook. Together with David Potts, the only remaining member of Revenge, the band was formed in 1995...
, a side project of New Order
New Order
New Order are an English rock band formed in 1980 by Bernard Sumner , Peter Hook and Stephen Morris...
bassist Peter Hook
Peter Hook
Peter Hook is an English bass player, musician and author.He was a co-founder of the post-punk band Joy Division along with Bernard Sumner in the mid-1970s. Following the death of lead singer Ian Curtis, the band reformed as New Order, and Hook played bass with them throughout their career until...
. It was released in 1997 and reached No. 11 in the UK. The album sold more than 500,000 copies worldwide, with its first single, "What Do You Want from Me?
What Do You Want from Me? (Monaco song)
"What Do You Want From Me?" is the most popular single by New Order bassist Peter Hook's band Monaco. Released in 1997 from the band's debut album Music For Pleasure, it peaked at number 11 on the UK singles chart. The band released two further singles from the album, but this remains the most...
", often mistaken for a New Order song. The band recorded one more album before dissolving in 2000.
"What Do You Want From Me?" was one of two hit singles in the UK. It reached No. 11 in March 1997, while "Sweet Lips" hit No. 18, in May.
The cover is designed by Peter Saville and the cover photograph was taken by Sam Taylor-Wood
Sam Taylor-Wood
Samantha "Sam" Taylor-Wood OBE , born Samantha Taylor, is an English filmmaker, photographer, and visual artist. Her directorial feature film debut came in 2009 with Nowhere Boy, a film based on the childhood experiences of The Beatles songwriter and singer John Lennon...
.
Track listing
(All songs by Peter HookPeter Hook
Peter Hook is an English bass player, musician and author.He was a co-founder of the post-punk band Joy Division along with Bernard Sumner in the mid-1970s. Following the death of lead singer Ian Curtis, the band reformed as New Order, and Hook played bass with them throughout their career until...
and David Potts
David Potts
David Potts , known to bandmates and fans as "Pottsy", is the ex-frontman of Monaco.-Career:...
)
- "What Do You Want from Me?What Do You Want from Me? (Monaco song)"What Do You Want From Me?" is the most popular single by New Order bassist Peter Hook's band Monaco. Released in 1997 from the band's debut album Music For Pleasure, it peaked at number 11 on the UK singles chart. The band released two further singles from the album, but this remains the most...
" – 4:09 - "Shine" – 5:32
- "Sweet Lips" – 4:11
- "Buzz Gum" – 6:05
- "Blue" – 2:40
- "Junk" – 9:14
- "Billy Bones" – 4:59
- "Happy Jack" – 4:12
- "Tender" – 4:34
- "Sedona" – 6:54
Personnel
- Peter HookPeter HookPeter Hook is an English bass player, musician and author.He was a co-founder of the post-punk band Joy Division along with Bernard Sumner in the mid-1970s. Following the death of lead singer Ian Curtis, the band reformed as New Order, and Hook played bass with them throughout their career until...
— bass guitar, vocals - David PottsDavid PottsDavid Potts , known to bandmates and fans as "Pottsy", is the ex-frontman of Monaco.-Career:...
— drums, guitar, keyboards, vocals, bass