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Alias (album)

For another album, see Alias (The Magic Numbers album).

Alias is the debut album from the Canadian rock band Alias, released in 1990 by Capitol Records.

Alias
Studio album by
Alias
ReleasedJune 18, 1990 (1990-06-18)
Recorded1989–1990
Studio
  • Capitol Studio B & C (Hollywood)
  • Summa Music Group (Los Angeles)
  • The Enterprise (Los Angeles)
  • Platinum Sound (Toronto)
GenreAOR, hard rock
Length48:42
LabelCapitol (EMI Canada)
ProducerFreddy Curci, Steve DeMarchi, Rick Neigher
Alias chronology
Alias
(1990) 		Never Say Never
(2009)
Singles from Alias
  1. "More Than Words Can Say"
    Released: September 8, 1990
  2. "Waiting for Love"
    Released: 1991
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

The single "More Than Words Can Say" reached No. 1 in Canada and No. 2 in the United States. A third single, "Waiting for Love", was released in early 1991 and peaked at No. 13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

Track listing

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  1. "Say What I Wanna Say" (F. Curci, S. DeMarchi) (4:45)
  2. "Haunted Heart" (F. Curci, S. DeMarchi, S. Diamond) (3:52)
  3. "Waiting for Love" (B. Walker, J. Paris) (4:38)
  4. "The Power" (F. Curci, S. DeMarchi) (4:26)
  5. "Heroes" (F. Curci, S. DeMarchi) (5:22)
  6. "What to Do" (F. Curci, S. DeMarchi) (4:18)
  7. "After All the Love Is Gone" (F. Curci, S. DeMarchi, R. Neigher, J. Paris) (4:17)
  8. "More Than Words Can Say" (F. Curci, S. DeMarchi) (3:54)
  9. "One More Chance" (R. Neigher, Fee Waybill, J. Dexter) (3:37)
  10. "True Emotion" (F. Curci, S. DeMarchi) (4:59)
  11. "Standing in the Darkness" (F. Curci, S. DeMarchi, D. DeMarchi) (4:34)

Personnel

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Additional musicians

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Production

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  • Engineered by George Tutko and Dave Runstedler
  • Additional Engineering by Peter Doell, Eddie De Lena, Denny DeMarchi, Freddy Curci and Steve DeMarchi.
  • Assisted by Kyle Bess, Charlie Paakkari and Fred Kelly, Jr.
  • Mixed by George Tutko and Eddie De Lena
  • Arrangements by Steve DeMarchi and Freddy Curci
  • Mastered by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound, New York City
  • A&R Direction by Tim Trombley, Randy Nicklaus and Jody Mitchell.
  • Production Coordination by Mark Sullivan (Emerald Productions), Deborah Critten and Sharon Gaudet (Capitol Canada).
  • Art Direction and Design by Hugh Syme
  • Sculpture by Randall Cooper
  • Photography by John Scarpati
  • Art Direction for Capitol by R. Alfonso
  • Management by Allen Kovac and Jeff Sydney (Left Bank Management).

Charts

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Chart (1990) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[3] 121
Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)[4] 32
US Billboard 200[5] 114

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[6] Platinum 100,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Notes

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  1. ^ https://www.allmusic.com/album/r257
  2. ^ Saulnier, Jason (March 15, 2012). "Roger Fisher Interview". Music Legends. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
  3. ^ "Bubbling Down Under Week Commencing June 17, 1991". Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  4. ^ "Top RPM Albums: Issue 8000". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  5. ^ "Alias Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  6. ^ "Canadian album certifications – Alias – Alias". Music Canada.
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