Michael Bolton (album)

Michael Bolton is the third studio album by American recording artist Michael Bolton. It was Bolton's first record to be released, in 1983, on Columbia Records. This was also the first time that Bolton recorded under his stage name; his previous releases, Michael Bolotin and Everyday of My Life, had been released under his given name, Michael Bolotin.

Michael Bolton
Studio album by
Michael Bolton
ReleasedApril 1983
Recorded1982-83
GenreAOR, pop rock
Length33:19
LabelColumbia
ProducerMichael Bolton, Gerry Block
Michael Bolton chronology
Everyday of My Life
(1976)		 Michael Bolton
(1983)		 Everybody's Crazy
(1985)

It features then future Kiss guitarist Bruce Kulick on lead guitar, rotating with Bolton himself. Future Trans-Siberian Orchestra/Savatage/Megadeth guitarist Al Pitrelli replaced Kulick on the tour supporting the single, "Fool's Game", though the tour was cancelled after four shows.

Reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide [2]

The Rolling Stone Album Guide said the album was "better balanced and more pop-savvy [than the rest of Bolton's first four albums], but falters when he attempts an over-burdened rendition of The Supremes' 'Back in My Arms Again'."[2]

Allmusic gave the album a generally negative retrospective review, saying that it was dominated by arena rock cliches, but acknowledged that "Bolton was an undeniably involving singer, and songs like 'Fools Game,' the lead-off track and chart single, were satisfying pop efforts".[1]

Track listing
Side one
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Fool's Game"Michael Bolton, Craig Brooks, Mark Mangold3:56
2."She Did the Same Thing"Bolton3:52
3."Hometown Hero"Bolton, Scott Zito3:41
4."Can't Hold On, Can't Let Go"Bolton3:22
5."Fighting for My Life"Bolton3:28
Side two
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Paradise"Bolton, Zito4:00
2."Back in My Arms Again" (Originally recorded by The Supremes)Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier, Edward Holland3:14
3."Carrie"Bolton3:51
4."I Almost Believed You"Bolton, Patrick Henderson4:05

Production
  • Produced by Gerry Block and Michael Bolton
  • Associate Producer – Jan Mullaney
  • Executive Producer – Louis Levin
  • Engineered by Carla Bandini, Gerry Block and John Convertino.
  • Assistant Engineers – Barry Bongiovi, Jeffry Hendrickson, Linda Randazzo, Garry Rindfuss, Glenn Rosenstein and Jimmy Santis.
  • Additional Recording by Tony Bongiovi
  • Mixed by Tony Bongiovi (Tracks 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 & 8); Gerry Block (Tracks 2, 6 & 9).
  • Recorded and Mixed at Sigma Sound Studios (Philadelphia, PA) and The Power Station (New York, NY).
  • Mastered by Bob Ludwig at Masterdisk (New York, NY).
  • Drum and Sound Technician – John Potoker
  • Creative Direction – Louis Levin, David Krebs and Steve Leber.
  • Design – Design
  • Photography – David Kennedy

Personnel
  • Michael Bolton – lead and backing vocals, guitar solo (1, 3), lead guitar (5)
  • Craig Brooks – rhythm guitar (1), backing vocals (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9)
  • Bob Kulick – rhythm guitar (2-5, 7, 8, 9)
  • Bruce Kulick – lead guitar (2), guitar solo (4)
  • Mark Mangold – synthesizer (1), backing vocals (1)
  • Jan Mullaney – piano (1, 2, 3, 8), synthesizer (2-5, 8), Hammond organ (7)
  • Aldo Nova – synthesizer (4), guitar solo (7)
  • George Clinton – synthesizer (9), backing vocals (9)
  • Doug Katsaros – piano (9)
  • Mark Clarke – bass guitar (1-5, 7, 8, 9)
  • Michael Braun – drums (1)
  • Chuck Burgi – drums (2-9)
  • Lloyd Landesman – backing vocals (2, 4, 5, 7)
  • Scott Zito – backing vocals (2, 6); bass guitar, lead guitar, rhythm guitar, piano and synthesizer (6)

Cover versions
  • Eric Martin covered "Can't Hold On, Can't Let Go" on his 1985 album Eric Martin.
  • René Froger covered "I Almost Believed You" on his 1990 album Midnight Man.
  • Axel Rudi Pell covered "Fools Game" on his 2007 covers album Diamonds Unlocked.
  • Last Autumn's Dream covered "Fools Game" on their 2010 album Yes.
  • Houston covered "Carrie" on their 2011 EP Relaunch.

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[3] Gold 500,000^

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone

References
  • Liner Notes; Michael Bolton CD (1983, Columbia/CBS Records)
  1. Michael Bolton at AllMusic
  2. Brackett, Nathan; Christian Hoard (2004). The Rolling Stone Album Guide. New York City, New York: Simon and Schuster. p. 90. ISBN 0-7432-0169-8. rolling stone michael bolton album guide.
  3. "American album certifications – Michael Bolton – Michael Bolton". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 16 July 2019. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH. 
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