Tin Machine II

Side One

1          Baby Universal, 3:18

2          One Shot, 5:11

3          You Belong In Rock ’N’ Roll, 4:07

4          If There Is Something, 4:44

5          Amlapura, 3:46

6          Betty Wrong, 3:45

 

Side Two

7          You Can’t Talk, 3:09

8          Stateside, 5:38

9          Shopping For Girls, 3:44

10        A Big Hurt, 3:39

11        Sorry, 3:39

12        Goodbye Mr. Ed, 3:23

13        Hammerhead, 0:57

Recorded:        Studios 301, Sydney

                        A&M Studios, Los Angeles

(Autumn 1989 – March 1991)

Musicians:        David Bowie, vocals, guitar, piano,

                        saxophone

                        Reeves Gabrels, guitar, backing vocals,

                        vibrators, Drano, organ

                        Tony Sales, bass, backing vocals

                        Hunt Sales, drums, percussion, vocals

                        Tim Palmer, additional piano, percussion

                        Kevin Armstrong, piano

                        (Shopping for girls), guitar

                        (If There Is Something)

Producers:       Tin Machine, Tim Palmer

                        Hugh Palmer ( One Shot )

Released:        2 September 1991

Label:              London/Victory 828 272-1

 

On their second album, Tin Machine streamlined their approach somewhat, trading the occasional noisy guitar flourish for a cleaner, more conventional lead line. However, that doesn't mean the group has abandoned the plodding dissonance that distinguished their debut -- they've just made it more accessible. And that doesn't mean they've written better songs. Nothing on Tin Machine II compares with the highlights of the debut -- it sounds like a collection of outtakes. It's not surprising that David Bowie chose to resume his solo career after the release of this collection.

 

Stephen Thomas Erlewine

All-Music Guide