Feelings Are Good and Other Lies explained
Feelings Are Good and Other Lies is the debut solo album by English musician John Taylor.[2] [3] It was released online in 1995; patrons had to email an AOL address to purchase it.[4] [5] A physical release followed in 1997.[6] The record label, B5 Records, was co-founded by John Taylor and the producer, Hein Hoven.
Two songs on the album, the title track and "Always Wrong", also appeared on Neurotic Outsiders, but are presented as re-recorded versions with Taylor only. Steve Jones contributed guitar to the album.[7]
Critical reception
Washington City Paper wrote that "although a proficient bass player, [Taylor]'s hardly a profound wordsmith."[8]
Track listing
All tracks composed by John Taylor
- "Feelings R Good" – 3:03
- "Don't Talk Much" - 3:37
- "2:03" - 1:57
- "Everyone Is Getting It But Me" - 4:11
- "Always Wrong" - 3:07
- "Look Homeward Angel" - 4:10
- "Losing You" - 3:13
- "See You Again" - 2:55
- "Down Again" - 2:10
- "Girl Raw" - 4:02
- "Hole in the Mud" - 4:37
- "Trust the Process" (5:15 / includes hidden track "Encore for Bean" 3:13) - 8:28
Personnel
- Technical
Notes and References
- News: Maestri . Cathy . Ex-Duran Duran bass player finds creativity - on the side . The Press-Enterprise . May 21, 1998 . G1.
- Web site: John Taylor Biography, Songs, & Albums. AllMusic.
- Web site: Double Mileage Points as Soloist. May 22, 1998. Los Angeles Times.
- News: Murphy . Candace . THE WELL-ADJUSTED AFTERLIFE OF JOHN TAYLOR . The Mercury News . August 6, 1998 . 9E.
- News: Ruggieri . Melissa . MUSICAL NOTES . Richmond Times-Dispatch . January 30, 1997 . D23.
- Web site: After 12 Duran Duran Albums, Guitarist Strikes Up His Own Band. June 24, 1997. Christian Science Monitor.
- Web site: Alternative Rock. Dave. Thompson. September 4, 2000. Hal Leonard Corporation. Google Books.
- Web site: Feelings Are Good and Other Lies. Elisa. Nader. May 2, 1997. Washington City Paper.