People is the debut studio album by Irish rock group Hothouse Flowers, released in 1988.[1] It was produced by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley.[2]
| People | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1988 | |||
| Genre | Rock, Celtic rock | |||
| Length | 43:46 | |||
| Label | London | |||
| Producer | Clive Langer, Alan Winstanley | |||
| Hothouse Flowers chronology | ||||
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| Singles from People | ||||
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Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
The Boston Globe opined that "there's an optimism and warmth in their music, and it doesn't sound glib or patronizing."[4] The Washington Post concluded that "the driving, often joyous music of [some] songs promises much, but such lyrics warn that Hothouse Flowers could bloom into a major annoyance."[5]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Liam Ó Maonlaí, Fiachna Ó Braonáin and Peter O'Toole, except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I'm Sorry" | 3:36 | |
| 2. | "Don't Go" | 3:48 | |
| 3. | "Forgiven" | 3:21 | |
| 4. | "It'll Be Easier in the Morning" | 3:35 | |
| 5. | "Hallelujah Jordan" | 3:06 | |
| 6. | "If You Go" | 5:03 | |
| 7. | "The Older We Get" | 4:45 | |
| 8. | "Yes I Was" | 3:14 | |
| 9. | "Love Don't Work This Way" |
| 3:43 |
| 10. | "Ballad of Katie" | 6:09 | |
| 11. | "Feet on the Ground" | 3:26 | |
| 12. | "Lonely Lane" (Only available on CD) | 4:22 | |
| 13. | "Saved" (Only available on CD) | 3:35 |
Personnel
edit- Hothouse Flowers
- Liam Ó Maonlaí – piano, lead vocals, Hammond organ, harmonica, bodhrán, vibraphone, marimba
- Fiachna Ó Braonáin – electric and acoustic guitars, backing vocals, electric sitar
- Peter O'Toole – bass, backing vocals, electric guitar, mandolin, bouzouki
- Leo Barnes – saxophone, backing vocals
- Jerry Fehily – drums, percussion
- Additional musicians
- Claudia Fontaine - backing vocals (1, 3–5, 8)
- Jimmy Chambers - backing vocals (2, 9, 11)
- Jimmy Helms - backing vocals (2, 9, 11)
- Alicia Previn (aka. Lovely Previn) - electric fiddle (4)
- Luís Jardim - percussion
Charts
editWeekly charts
edit| Chart (1988–89) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[6] | 20 |
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[7] | 30 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[8] | 32 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[9] | 47 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[10] | 6 |
| Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[11] | 11 |
| Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)[12] | 11 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[13] | 21 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[14] | 2 |
| US Billboard 200[15] | 88 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[16] | Gold | 50,000^ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[17] | Gold | 7,500^ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[18] | Gold | 100,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ Biletz, Frank A. (2013). Historical Dictionary of Ireland. Scarecrow Press. p. 289.
- ^ Mackie, John (10 September 1988). "Fresh, exciting Flowers justify advance billing". The Vancouver Sun. p. E2.
- ^ People at AllMusic. Retrieved 6 December 2010.
- ^ Sullivan, Jim (7 August 1988). "Justly Heralded Atlantic Crossings". Arts and Film. The Boston Globe. p. 76.
- ^ Jenkins, Mark (17 August 1988). "Irish Rock in the Wake of U2". The Washington Post. p. D7.
- ^ "Austriancharts.at – Hothouse Flowers – People" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – Hothouse Flowers – People". Hung Medien. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ^ "Longplay-Chartverfolgung at Musicline" (in German). Musicline.de. Phononet GmbH. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Hothouse Flowers – People" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ^ "Charts.nz – Hothouse Flowers – People". Hung Medien. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ^ "Norwegiancharts.com – Hothouse Flowers – People". Hung Medien. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ^ "Swedishcharts.com – Hothouse Flowers – People". Hung Medien. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Hothouse Flowers – People". Hung Medien. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ^ "Hothouse Flowers Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ^ "Canadian album certifications – Hothouse Flowers – People". Music Canada. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- ^ "New Zealand album certifications – Hothouse Flowers – People". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
- ^ "British album certifications – Hothouse Flowers – People". British Phonographic Industry.