Queen High Straight is the fourth solo album by former Transvision Vamp lead singer Wendy James. Released on 1 May 2020, it was written, produced and mixed by James.[1]
| Queen High Straight | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1 May 2020 | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
| Producer | Wendy James | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Classic Pop Magazine |   [2] |
| UK Music Review | [3] |
| Narc Magazine | [4] |
Background
editThe album took three years from inception, through writing stage, to the final masters for the 20 tracks that feature on the album.[5] References and influences range from Sergio Mendes for the title track, Django Reinhardt for 'I'll Be Here When The Morning Comes', and Motown for 'Little Melvin' and 'Here Comes the Beautiful One' [6]
The album was released physically on CD, and as a double vinyl album. The album was also released as a digital download.[7]
Track listing
editAll songs by Wendy James
- "Queen High Straight [4.31]"
- "Perilous Beauty [4.08]"
- "Free Man Walk [3.39]"
- "Stomp Down, Snuck Up [4.14]"
- "Little Melvin [4.52]"
- "Marlene Et Fleur [4.00]"
- "A Heart Breaking Liar's Promise [5.11]"
- "Here Comes The Beautiful One [3.45]"
- "Chicken Street [4.13]"
- "Testimonial [4.18]"
- "Bar Room Brawl & Benzedrine Blues [4.07]"
- "Ratfucking [2.37]"
- "She Likes To Be [Underneath Somebody] [3.21]"
- "Bliss Hotel [4.00]"
- "Freak In [3.05]"
- "The Impression Of Normalcy [3.36]"
- "I'll Be Here When The Morning Comes [4.15]"
- "Cancel It ... I'll See Him On Monday [3.37]"
- "Sugar Boy [4.00]"
- "Kill Some Time Blues [4.18]"
Personnel
edit- Wendy James – vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards, melodica
- James Sedwards – rhythm and lead guitar
- Harry Bohay – bass
- James Sclavunos – drums, percussion
- Alex J Ward – alto saxophone
- Terry Edwards – trumpet, cornet, flugelhorn, tenor and baritone saxophone
- Louis Vause – accordion
Charts
edit| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[8] | 74 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[9] | 16 |
References
edit- ^ "Wendy James - Queen High Straight". Discogs. 5 October 2023.
- ^ not credited. "Wendy James Queen High Straight Review". ClassicPopMagazine. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
- ^ Cooper, Kevin. "Wendy James Queen High Straight Review". UkMusicReview. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ Robinson, Damian. "Wendy James Queen High Straight Review". NarcMagazine. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
- ^ "Queen High Straight the New Album from Wendy James".
- ^ "Liner notes - The Wendy James".
- ^ "The Wendy James Store - Buy CDs, Vinyl, Posters and T-shirts".
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 6 September 2024.