Jobriath (album)
1973 studio album by Jobriath
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Jobriath is the first album by the American glam rock artist Jobriath and was released in 1973. The singer/songwriter's first album for Elektra, Jobriath was preceded by a significant promotional campaign, attempting to create an American counterpart to David Bowie. The album received positive reviews from critics, but sold poorly upon release. The album was recorded and co-produced by Eddie Kramer (credited as Edwin H. Kramer).
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| Released | October 1973 | |||
| Studio | Electric Lady Studios | |||
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| Length | 38:14 | |||
| Label | Elektra Records | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| New York Times | [4] |
The album cover was photographed by Shig Ikeda.
Track listing
All tracks composed by Jobriath.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Take Me I'm Yours" | 4:14 |
| 2. | "Be Still" | 3:40 |
| 3. | "World Without End" | 3:43 |
| 4. | "Space Clown" | 2:37 |
| 5. | "Earthling" | 3:53 |
| 6. | "Movie Queen" | 1:50 |
| Total length: | 19:57 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 7. | "I'maman" | 3:35 |
| 8. | "Inside" | 3:52 |
| 9. | "Morning Starship" | 3:30 |
| 10. | "Rock of Ages" | 2:21 |
| 11. | "Blow Away (a Paean for P.I.T.)" | 4:59 |
| Total length: | 18:17 | |
Personnel
"as performed by:"
- Jobriath
- Billy Schwartz
- Steve Love
- John Syomis
- Andy Munson
"Co-starring:"
- Ken Bichel
- Peter Frampton
- Carl Hall
- Tasha Thomas
- Rhetta Hughes
- Heather Macrae
- Zenobia
"Introducing:"
- Peggy Nestor
"and announcing"
- Gerhard
Produced by:
- Jobriath
- Eddie Kramer (credited as "Edwin H. Kramer")
"MERCI"
- Nigel - Electric Lady
- Steven Knee
Cover Photography: Shig Ikeda
Art Direction & Design: Robert L. Heimall