Seduced and Abandoned (album)

Seduced and Abandoned is the debut album by the Scottish duo Hue and Cry. It was released in 1987 and includes the UK Top 10 single "Labour of Love".

Seduced and Abandoned
Studio album by
Released1987
GenreSophisti-pop[1]
Length44:42
LabelCirca
ProducerHarvey Jay Goldberg, James Biondolillo
Hue and Cry chronology
Seduced and Abandoned
(1987)
Remote
(1988)

Track listing

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  1. "Strength to Strength" - 4:26
  2. "History City" - 3:24
  3. "Goodbye to Me" - 4:09
  4. "Human Touch" - 3:58
  5. "Labour of Love" - 3:32
  6. "I Refuse" - 3:32
  7. "Something Warmer" - 4:06
  8. "Alligator Man" - 3:58
  9. "Love Is the Master" - 4:10
  10. "Just One Word" - 4:04
  11. "Truth" - 4:46

The LP version of the album excludes the track "Something Warmer".

Personnel

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  • Pat Kane: lead vocals and backing vocals
  • Greg Kane: synthesizers and electronic piano
  • Nigel Clark: electric guitar
  • James Finnigan: bass
  • Tony McCracken: drums
  • David Preston: backing vocals
  • Robert Purse: percussion on Labour of Love
  • Ronnie Goodman: percussion

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[2] Silver 60,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ "Top 15 Sophisti-Pop Albums". Classic Pop. 25 August 2021. Archived from the original on 30 May 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  2. ^ "British album certifications – Hue & Cry – Seduced and Abandoned". British Phonographic Industry.
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