Cross That Line

Template:Use dmy dates Template:Album ratings Cross That Line is the fourth album by British pop musician Howard Jones, released in March 1989. It featured two hit singles "The Prisoner" (#30 US) and "Everlasting Love" (#12 US), though neither of these singles nor the album itself were successful in Jones's native UK.

The album was produced by Jones with Ian Stanley, Chris Hughes, and Ross Cullum.

The track Powerhouse was remixed by Danny D and released to clubs.

The album was remastered and released on CD (with extra tracks) in 2012.

Track listing

All songs written by Howard Jones.

1. "The Prisoner" - 4:38
2. "Everlasting Love" - 4:16
3. "Powerhouse" - 3:26
4. "Last Supper" - 5:18
5. "Cross That Line" - 4:42
6. "Out of Thin Air" - 3:07
7. "Guardians of the Breath" - 7:34
8. "Fresh Air Waltz" - 3:59
9. "Wanders to You" - 5:08
10. "Those Who Move Clouds" - 5:46

Personnel

• Howard Jones – vocals, keyboards (1, 2, 4, 7, 10), Fairlight guitar (3, 5, 7), Hammond organ (3, 8), drums (4, 8, 10), acoustic piano (5, 6, 8), flute solo (5), body samples (7), Fairlight strings (8)
• Ian Stanley – keyboards (1, 2)
• Mike Roarty – Fairlight operator (1, 2, 4-10)
• Andy Ross – guitars (1, 2)
• Martin Jones (Howard's brother) – guitars (2), Wal bass (5-9), electric guitar (8)
• Phil Palmer – electric guitar (3, 5, 9), acoustic guitar (4)
• Frédéric "Steg" Stegner – Ebow guitar (7)
• Chris Hughes – drums (1, 2)
• Trevor Morais – drums (3, 5, 9)
• Danny D – drum programming (3)
• Simon Clarke – alto saxophone (3, 5, 9), flute (5, 9)
• Tim Sanders – tenor saxophone (3, 5, 9), soprano saxophone (5, 9), soprano sax solo (9)
• Peter Thoms – trombone (9)
• Roddy Lorimer – trumpet (3, 5), flugelhorn solo (5), flugelhorn (9)
• Steve Sidwell – trumpet (3)
• Alan Hewitt – chainsaw (7)
• Sandy McLelland – additional vocals (2)
• Inga Humpe – vocals (3)
• Claudia Fontaine – backing vocals (5)
• Osheen Jones (Howard's son) – laughter (10)

Production

• Ross Cullum – producer (1, 2), recording (1, 2)
• Chris Hughes – producer (1, 2), recording (1, 2)
• Ian Stanley – producer (1, 2), recording (1, 2)
• Howard Jones – producer (3-10), arrangements
• Mike Roarty – recording (1, 2, 4-10), mixing (1, 2, 4-10)
• Johnny D – mixing (3)
• Andy Scarth – drum recording (3, 5, 9)
• Denis Blackman – mastering at Tape One Studios (London, UK)
• Simon Fowler – back cover photography, inner sleeve photography
• Brian Griffin – front cover photography

Charts

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Chart (1989)	Peak position
Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)	97
Canadian Albums Chart	43