Animotion is the self-titled debut studio album from Los Angeles synth-pop sextet Animotion. It was released in 1984 on Mercury Records and features the group's biggest hit single, "Obsession".
Later in 1984, the album was released in Canada as The Language of Attraction, omitting the song "Turn Around".
Canadian release The album was released in Canada with the title The Language of Attraction. The song "Turn Around" was not included on this version, and "Run to Me" (track #8 on the original version) was moved up track 4 in its place. By the time of The Language of Attractions release, keyboardist Greg Smith was listed as an official band member in the credits, while Paul Antonelli is simply listed as an "additional musical contributor."Animotion - The Language of Attraction @Discogs.com Retrieved 11-21-2015.
Chart performance The album spent 17 weeks on the US Billboard 200 album charts and reached its peak position of number 28 in May 1985.
Track listing All songs written by Bill Wadhams, except where noted.Songwriting credits at discogs
"Obsession" (Michael Des Barres, Holly Knight) – 5:34 "Let Him Go" – 4:16 "Everything's Leading to You" – 4:42 "Turn Around" – 3:54 "Fun Fun Fun" – 3:44 "Tremble" (Jason Ball) – 4:32 "Holding You" – 4:40 "Run to Me" (Rick Neigher, Wadhams) – 4:13 "Open Door" (Don Kirkpatrick, Wadhams) – 4:05
Personnel AnimotionPersonnel at discogs Astrid Plane – vocals Paul Antonelli – keyboards Bill Wadhams – guitars, vocals Don Kirkpatrick – guitars Charles “Char” Ottavio – bass guitar Frenchy O'Brien – drums, percussion
Additional personnel Gary Chang – synthesizersGary Chang at discogs Greg Smith – keyboardsGreg Smith at discogs Holly Knight – Fairlight programming Stevie Fryette – guitarsSteve Fryette @Discogs.com Retrieved 11-21-2015. Dennis Belfield – bass guitarDennis Belfield at discogs Jeff Stern – drums
Production John Ryan – producer Production information at discogs Jeff Harris – recording Bob Schaper – engineer, mixing Chris Minto – engineer Russ Bracher – assistant engineer Tim Dennen – assistant engineer Greg Fulginiti – mastering at Artisan Sound Recorders (North Hollywood, California) Shannon Pasternak – album coordinator Bill Levy – art direction Steeleworks – design Richard E. Aaron – photography Larry Ross – management Track 1 published by Pacific Island Publishing c/o Career Music & Makiki Publishing c/o Arista Music Inc. Tracks 2-5, 7 & 9 published by Big Wad. Track 6 published by Zone R Music/Big Wad. Track 8 published by Big Wad & Vogue Music c/o The Welk Music Group.Publishing information at Discogs; see images
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