Break Every Rule

Break Every Rule is the sixth solo studio album by Tina Turner, released in 1986 through Capitol Records and Parlophone. The album was produced by Terry Britten, Graham Lyle, and Mark Knopfler, among others, and features a mix of rock music, pop music, and soul music styles, similar to those of David Bowie, Elton John, and Stevie Wonder. The album's sound is also comparable to that of Prince and The Rolling Stones, with its use of guitar riffs and drum machines. The album's release was followed by a world tour, which included performances at Wembley Stadium and Madison Square Garden, alongside other notable artists such as Eric Clapton and Bryan Adams.

Break Every Rule

The album Break Every Rule was recorded in several studios, including Abbey Road Studios and Air Studios, with a team of experienced engineers and producers, such as Chris Lord-Alge and Bob Clearmountain, who had previously worked with Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty. The album's title track, Break Every Rule, was written by Rupert Hine and Jeannette Obstoj, and features a distinctive synthesizer riff, similar to those used by Depeche Mode and The Eurythmics. The album also includes a duet with Bryan Adams, It's Only Love, which was written by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, and features a guitar solo by Bryan Adams. Other notable tracks on the album include Typical Male, which was written by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle, and features a funk-inspired bass line, similar to those used by Parliament-Funkadelic and Earth, Wind & Fire.

Album Information

The album Break Every Rule was released in 1986, and was a commercial success, reaching the top 10 in several countries, including the United Kingdom, United States, and Australia. The album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), and has been praised by critics for its energetic and upbeat sound, which is similar to that of Queen and Aerosmith. The album's production team included several notable producers, such as Mark Knopfler and Terry Britten, who had previously worked with Dire Straits and George Harrison. The album's engineering team included Chris Lord-Alge and Bob Clearmountain, who had previously worked with Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty.

Track Listing

The track listing for the album Break Every Rule includes: 1. Typical Male - written by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle 2. What You Get Is What You See - written by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle 3. Two People - written by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle 4. Till the Right Man Comes Along - written by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle 5. Afterglow - written by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle 6. Girls - written by David Bowie and David Mallet 7. Back Where You Started - written by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance 8. Break Every Rule - written by Rupert Hine and Jeannette Obstoj 9. Overnight Sensation - written by Mark Knopfler 10. Paradise Is Here - written by Paul Brady 11. I'll Be Thunder - written by Rupert Hine and Jeannette Obstoj The album's track listing features a mix of rock music, pop music, and soul music styles, similar to those of Elton John, Stevie Wonder, and Prince.

Reception and Release

The album Break Every Rule received positive reviews from critics, with many praising its energetic and upbeat sound, which is similar to that of Queen and Aerosmith. The album was released in 1986, and was a commercial success, reaching the top 10 in several countries, including the United Kingdom, United States, and Australia. The album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), and has been praised by critics for its production quality, which is comparable to that of Michael Jackson and Madonna. The album's release was followed by a world tour, which included performances at Wembley Stadium and Madison Square Garden, alongside other notable artists such as Eric Clapton and Bryan Adams.

Chart Performance

The album Break Every Rule performed well on the charts, reaching the top 10 in several countries, including the United Kingdom, United States, and Australia. The album reached number 2 on the UK Albums Chart, and number 4 on the US Billboard 200 chart, and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). The album's singles, including Typical Male and What You Get Is What You See, also performed well on the charts, reaching the top 10 in several countries, including the United Kingdom, United States, and Australia. The album's chart performance is comparable to that of The Rolling Stones and The Who, with its mix of rock music and pop music styles.

Personnel

The personnel involved in the production of the album Break Every Rule include: * Tina Turner: vocals * Terry Britten: guitar, production * Graham Lyle: guitar, production * Mark Knopfler: guitar, production * Bryan Adams: vocals, guitar * Chris Lord-Alge: engineering * Bob Clearmountain: engineering * Rupert Hine: production * Jeannette Obstoj: songwriting The album's personnel also include several notable musicians, such as Eric Clapton and Phil Collins, who had previously worked with The Beatles and Genesis. The album's production team included several notable producers, such as George Martin and Quincy Jones, who had previously worked with The Beatles and Michael Jackson. Category:1986 albums