Tongues and Tails

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Tongues and Tails is the debut album by American singer-songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins, released in 1992 on Columbia records. It was produced by Rick Chertoff and Ralph Schuckett.[1][2]

The album contains ten original tracks, including "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover" and "California Here I Come", and a cover of Bob Dylan's "I Want You"; in Rolling Stone, Paul Evans described the style of her version as "breathy techno-MOR".[3]

The album, which sold over 850,000 units worldwide,[4] was a commercial and critical success.[5] It was awarded "Best Pop Album" and "Best Debut Album by a Solo Artist" at the 1992 New York Music Awards,[6] and earned Hawkins a Grammy Award nomination for Best New Artist in 1993.[7]

Background

Hawkins recorded her debut album, Tongues and Tails, after signing a contract with Columbia Records, who had liked a demo tape she circulated to various labels. She was enthusiastic about her relationship with the label, telling Billboard in 1992, "Once it sunk into my brain that I got this deal because [Columbia] believed in me and my music, I was able to dig into making this album without any inhibitions."[8]

Singles

The lead single, "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover", preceded the album and was released in the US on March 31, 1992.[8] It achieved success in many countries worldwide; in the United States, it reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100.[5] The second single, "California Here I Come", was released in July 1992.[9] It failed to appear on any Billboard charts, but did peak at number 79 on the US Cash Box Top 100 Pop Singles chart.[10] "I Want You" was issued as the third and final single in October 1992, but was not a chart success.[11] It did, however, reach number 49 on the UK Singles Chart in February 1993.[12]

Critical reception

Template:Album ratings Billboard believed that Tongues and Tails "distinguishes itself from the femme-fronted confessional genre by contrasting sensitive lyrics with insinuating pop grooves, '70s soul stylings, and African-tribal percussion". They added that Hawkins "reveals a unique voice and charisma that's well worth the attention."[13] Kent Zimmerman of Gavin Report described the album as "one of this year's prime releases". He noted how Hawkins has "carved a personality niche right alongside her textured and keyboard-drive recordings", which "emphasizes sex and affection during dangerous times".[14] The Indianapolis Star stated that "Hawkins' music ranges from churchlike keyboards to what should be instant favorites on the dance floor—sort of an early Springsteen to current Madonna."[15]

Track listing

All tracks written by Sophie B. Hawkins, except "I Want You," written by Bob Dylan.

  1. "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover" – 5:23
  2. "California Here I Come" – 4:38
  3. "Mysteries We Understand" – 4:40
  4. "Savior Child" – 4:45
  5. "Carry Me" – 4:36
  6. "I Want You" – 5:19
  7. "Before I Walk on Fire" – 4:58
  8. "We Are One Body" – 4:49
  9. "Listen" – 3:31
  10. "Live and Let Love" – 4:13
  11. "Don't Stop Swaying" – 5:31

Personnel

Technical personnel

  • Studio: Messina Music
  • Producers: Rick Chertoff, Ralph Schuckett
  • Engineers: John Agnello, Steve Churchyard, Stewart Lerman, Martin Brass
  • Assistant engineers: Ted Trewhella, Michael White
  • Mixing: Steve Churchyard, David Leonard
  • Mastering: George Marino
  • Art direction: Christopher Austopchuk, Nicky Lindeman
  • Paintings: Sophie B. Hawkins

Charts

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Chart performance for Tongues and Tails
Chart (1992) Peak
position
European Top 100 Albums (Music & Media)[16] 54
US Cash Box Top 200 Pop Albums[17] 32

Notes

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External links

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