Action Replay is a special six-song EP[clarification needed] by British pop musician Howard Jones. It was released only in the United States and Canada to support the single version of Jones' hit "No One Is to Blame". Other songs on this release include tracks previously only available in the UK, and a handful of extended remixes. The EP was a substantial hit in North America and on import in Europe.
| Action Replay | ||||
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| Released | 1986 | |||
| Genre | Pop, new wave | |||
| Label | Elektra | |||
| Producer | Rupert Hine (tracks 2-4, 6) Phil Collins and Hugh Padgham (track 1) Howard Jones (track 5) | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
Action Replay was remastered and released on CD for the first time in 2011.
Track listing
editSide A:
- "No One Is to Blame" (US single version) – 4:10
- "Look Mama" (Extended Mix) – 6:20
- "Hide and Seek" (Long Version) – 8:35
Side B:
- "Always Asking Questions" – 4:27
- "Bounce Right Back" (Cause & Effect Mix) – 7:25
- "Specialty" – 3:52
Charts
edit| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[2] | 34 |
References
edit- ^ Erlewine, Iotis. "Howard Jones – Action Replay". AllMusic.
- ^ "Howard Jones Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard.