Burning Questions (Graham Parker album)
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| Burning Questions | ||||
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| Released | 1992 | |||
| Label | Capitol Demon[1] | |||
| Producer | Graham Parker, Jon Jacobs | |||
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Burning Questions is an album by the English musician Graham Parker, released in 1992.[2][3] It was his only album for Capitol Records.[4] Backed by his band, the Small Clubs, Parker supported the album with a North American tour.[5][6] The album cover contained a sticker with the message "Caution: Contains Worthwhile Lyrics".[7] A video was shot for "Release Me".[8]
Recorded in 22 days, the album was produced by Parker and Jon Jacobs.[9][10] Pete Thomas played drums on the album.[11] Andrew Bodnar played bass; Mick Talbot played organ.[12][13] "Long Stem Rose" employs a string section.[14] "Short Memories" is about sending young people to war.[15] "Just Like Joe Meek's Blues" references the troubled music producer.[16] "Here It Comes Again" criticizes the rescinding of rights by political conservatives.[17] Many songs address the problems with romantic love.[18]
