1995 Jude Cole – I Don’t Know Why I Act This Way
I Don’t Know Why I Act This Way is the fourth solo album of the singer-songwriter Jude Cole. Released in 1995, eight years after his self-titled debut solo album.
A follow up effort to Start the Car, and A View from 3rd Street, I Don’t Know Why I Act This Way brings the listener to something new with Jude Cole. This album is about a wide variety of human emotions and conditions. This album is one of Jude’s most “intense” lyrical effort. It is complete with complex arrangements and production and the many unexpected instrumental twists that have become his trademark.
The album cover depicts Cole in the right foreground, while the background is a direct recreation of Edward Hopper’s works. Specifically, the left side bears a very strong resemblance to Nighthawks, while the right is a direct copy of 7 AM.
Tracks
1 Speed Of Life (George Green; Jude Cole ) 04:45
2 Believe In You (Jude Cole ) 04:01
3 Move If You’re Going (Jude Cole ) 03:37
4 Lowlife (Jude Cole ) 04:56
5 Joe (George Green; Jude Cole ) 04:37
6 Sheila Don’t Remember (George Green; Jude Cole ) 03:11
7 Take The Reins (Jude Cole ) 04:27
8 Madison (Jude Cole ) 03:53
9 Hole At The Top Of The World (George Green; Jude Cole ) 03:45
10 Heaven’s Last Attempt (Jude Cole ) 04:20
Musicians
| Bass | Paul Bushnell |
| Drums | Pat Mastelotto |
| Guitar | Jon Brion |
| Guitar | Mark Goldenberg |
| Guitar | Jude Cole |
| Chamberlain | Jon Brion |
| Hammond Organ | Mark Goldenberg |
| Harmonium | Jon Brion |
| Organ | Jon Brion |
| Piano | Jude Cole |
| Wurlitzer | Jon Brion |
| Accordion | Phil Parlapiano |
| Trumpet | Chris Botti |
| Cello | Martin Tillman |
| Percussion | Pat Mastelotto |
| Vocals | Jude Cole |
Other Musicians
1 Speed Of Life
| Vocals | Sally Dworsky |
5 Joe
| Keyboards | Steve Porcaro |
| Piano | Steve Porcaro |
| Vocals | Kiefer Sutherland |
6 Sheila Don’t Remember
| Bass | Jude Cole |
| Vocals | Sam Llanas |
7 Take The Reins
| Guitar (solo) | Lyle Workman |
| Percussion | Michael Lawrence |
Liner Notes
Producer – Jude Cole, Kevin Killen, Ron Aniello
Engineer – Kevin Killen
Engineer (Additional) – John Paterno
Engineer (Assisant) – Dave Shiffman, John Paterno, Tom Nellen
Mastered By – Bob Ludwig
Mixed By – Kevin Killen
Artwork – Tony Wright
Photography – Dorothy Low, Kristen Briggs
Mastered At Gateway Mastering
Mixed At The Sound Factory
Recorded At Ocean Way Recording
Recorded At The Sound Factory
Recorded At Sunset Sound
Recorded At Hollywood Sound Recorders
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