The Urge (album)
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The Urge is the third solo album released by bassist Stuart Hamm
, released in 1991. It was the first of Hamm's solo albums to feature vocals, and included guest appearances by guitarist Eric Johnson
and Tommy Lee
of Mötley Crüe
. The song "Quahogs Anyone?" was recorded live at Santa Barbara on September 27, 1990.
Stuart Hamm
Stuart "Stu" Hamm is an American bass guitar player, known for his session and live work with numerous artists as well for his unconventional playing style and solo recordings.-Beginning career:...
, released in 1991. It was the first of Hamm's solo albums to feature vocals, and included guest appearances by guitarist Eric Johnson
Eric Johnson
Eric Johnson is an American guitarist. Though he is best known for his success in the instrumental rock format, Johnson regularly incorporates jazz, fusion, gospel and country and western music into his recordings...
and Tommy Lee
Tommy Lee
Thomas Lee Bass , best known as Tommy Lee, is an American musician and founding member of glam metal band Mötley Crüe. As well as being the band's long-term drummer, Lee founded rap-metal band Methods of Mayhem, and has pursued solo musical projects...
of Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1981. The group was founded by bass guitarist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, who were later joined by lead guitarist Mick Mars and lead singer Vince Neil...
. The song "Quahogs Anyone?" was recorded live at Santa Barbara on September 27, 1990.
Hamm's signature Fender bass guitar was also called "The Urge", and was followed by "The Urge II".
Track listing
- "Welcome to My World" – 1:36
- "The Hammer" – 4:53
- "What Do You Want Me to Be Today?" – 6:07
- "If You're Scared, Stay Home!" – 5:32
- "Our Dreams" – 6:05
- "Lone Star" – 7:24
- "Quahogs Anyone? (119, 120 Whatever It Takes)" – 6:12
- "The Urge" – 7:09
- "As Children" – 6:01
Personnel
- Stuart HammStuart HammStuart "Stu" Hamm is an American bass guitar player, known for his session and live work with numerous artists as well for his unconventional playing style and solo recordings.-Beginning career:...
- Bass guitar, Piccolo Bass, Vocals, Background Vocals and Keyboards - Eric JohnsonEric JohnsonEric Johnson is an American guitarist. Though he is best known for his success in the instrumental rock format, Johnson regularly incorporates jazz, fusion, gospel and country and western music into his recordings...
- Electric Guitar on "Our Dreams and "Lone Star" - Harry K. CodyShotgun MessiahShotgun Messiah were a glam metal band originally from Sweden; they crossed over to industrial rock music during the early 1990s.-First Era, 1985-1991:...
- Electric Guitar - Buzzy Feiten - Electric Guitar and Additional Vocals
- Dawayne BaileyDawayne BaileyDawayne Bailey is an American guitarist who has toured and recorded with Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band and Chicago.Bailey was born and raised in Manhattan, Kansas. While still attending Manhattan High School in Kansas, he founded the band Rathbone, which developed a strong regional fan base...
- Electric Guitar - Steve Recker - Electric Guitar
- Micajah Ryan - Acoustic Guitar on "Our Dreams", Background Vocals, Mixing, Engineering
- Jonathan MoverJonathan MoverJonathan Mover is an American drummer who has worked with a number of artists including Aretha Franklin, Fuel, Alice Cooper, Shakira, Julian Lennon, GTR, Everlast, The Tubes, Mick Jagger, Steve Howe, Peter Frampton, Oleander, Celine Dion, Elton John, Stuart Hamm, They Might Be Giants, Frank...
- Drums and Additional Vocals - Steve Smith - Drums
- Tommy MarsTommy MarsTommy Mars is a keyboard player, best known for his work with Frank Zappa.Born in Connecticut, U.S.A., 26 October 1951 Mars began piano lessons at age eight, and later his instrument range expanded to various keyboards and synthesizers. Mars graduated in 1972 from the Hartt College of Music in...
- Background Vocals - Steve Madero Horns - Background Vocals, Additional Vocals
- Tommy LeeTommy LeeThomas Lee Bass , best known as Tommy Lee, is an American musician and founding member of glam metal band Mötley Crüe. As well as being the band's long-term drummer, Lee founded rap-metal band Methods of Mayhem, and has pursued solo musical projects...
- Additional Vocals - Tanya Papanicolas - Whisper
- Shawn Berman - Vocals, Samples, Engineering Assistance
- Bob Arkin - Additional Vocals
- Bruce Hamm - Additional Vocals
- Emily Ryan - Additional Vocals
- Dan Goldberg - Additional Vocals
- Jorge Bermudez - Additional Vocals, Percussion
- Chris Hamm - Vocal Chant
- Greg FulginitiGreg FulginitiGregory Fulginiti is an American recording and mastering engineer.In a career spanning three decades, Fulginiti was nominated for the TEC Awards by Mix magazine 6 times, earned 175 Gold and Platinum Awards, 25 Multi-Platinum Awards, 100 Number One recordings, 135 Grammy nominees, including the...
- Mastering - Lori Stoll - Cover Photography
- Mark Leiloha - Live Photography
- David Bett - Art Direction
- Stuart HammStuart HammStuart "Stu" Hamm is an American bass guitar player, known for his session and live work with numerous artists as well for his unconventional playing style and solo recordings.-Beginning career:...
- Producer