15 Minutes is the fifth studio album by the English singer-songwriter Nik Kershaw, released on 6 April 1999.
Background In a 2008 interview, Kershaw spoke of two tracks from the album after being asked for his proudest song.
Critical reception
Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic described the album as an "immaculately produced collection of modern mature pop", but felt the album concentrated too much on "sonic texture" rather than the songwriting. He concluded: "It's easy to admire the craft behind the production and the subtle songwriting, even if the songs don't work their way into your subconscious." Tom Roland of The Tennessean wrote: "Kershaw delivers 15 Minutes with a Brit boy-next-door disposition and a bed of guitars, in a swirl of restrained, midtempo pop." Dana Tofig of the Hartford Courant commented: "Kershaw has put out a new album that testifies he should have received much more time in the spotlight. 15 Minutes, although inconsistent, is filled with catchy pop songs that stand out with brilliant hooks and a touch of oddness."
Track listing
Personnel Nik Kershaw – vocals, guitars, keyboards, programming Dave Bronze, Paul Geary – bass Steve Washington – drums, percussion Arden Hart – Hammond organ on "Billy" and "What Do You Think of It So Far?" Tony Hinnigan – whistle on "Stick Around" Jethro East – programming on "Find Me an Angel" and "Made in Heaven" Technical Stephen Lipson – additional production and mixing on "Have a Nice Life" and "Stick Around" John Carver, Paul Spencer – art direction
Singles "Somebody Loves You" No. 70 B-side (standard edition) – "Wouldn't It Be Good" (acoustic), "The Riddle" (acoustic) B-side (limited edition) – "The Wrong Man", "Woman" "What Do You Think of It So Far" B-side – "Oxygen" (acoustic), "Woman"
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