After spending eight years working with Mike + the Mechanics, among other bands and side projects, Paul Carrack returned in 1996 with Blue Views. Because Carrack's side projects since the mid-'80s have all been variations on slick but soulful pop-rock, it's not a surprise that Blue Views sounds like it could have been released in 1991. That's not necessarily a bad thing, since Carrack's vocals are terrific and the sound is appealingly polished. The material is a bit too spotty to make it a triumphant comeback, but the best moments, including a version of the Eagles' "Love Will Keep Us Alive," are solid adult contemporary pop. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
Mitch Dalton (Guitar (Classical)), Perry Montague-Mason (Violin), Chris Blair (Mastering), Frank Riccotti (Percussion), Robbie McIntosh (Guitar), Toby Chapman (Producer), John Brough (Mixing), Rod Argent (Keyboards), Danny Dawson (Assistant Engineer), Peter Van Hooke (Producer), Pino Palladino (Bass), Paul Cox (Photography), Martin Ditcham (Percussion), Pery Montague (Violin), Tessa Niles (Vocals (Background)), Gavyn Wright (Violin), Katie Kissoon (Vocals (Background)), Lance Ellington (Vocals (Background)), Bill Hawkes (Viola), Paul Hicks (Assistant Engineer), Danny Dawson (Assistant), Robbie Kazandjian (Assistant Engineer), Tony Chapman (Producer), Roger Chase (Viola), Paul Mortimer (Engineer), Guy Massey (Assistant Engineer), Simon Smart (Producer), Simon Smart (Engineer), Guy Massey (Assistant), Paul Carrack (Keyboards), Neil Hubbard (Guitar), Louis Jardine (Percussion), Simon Smart (Mixing), Paul Hicks (Assistant), Neil Hubbard (?), Peter Van Hooke (Engineer), Paul Carrack (Vocals), Robbie Kazandjian (Assistant), Paul Carrack (Producer), Keith Wilkinson (Bass), Andy Newmark (Drums), Tim Renwick (Guitar), Gary Wallis (Producer)
