The Album: 2nd Edition

• Artist: Haddaway
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• Release Date: December 06, 1993
• Genre: Electronica

Review

Haddaway's self-titled debut album produced one major hit, "What Is Love," which became one of the 1990s' quintessential dance tunes due to its inclusion in several films and Saturday Night Live comedy skits. Unfortunately, that was the only major hit the strong-voiced singer produced, because the rest of his debut makes for a fine album, with well-constructed material and excellent, powerful vocals that never give way to obnoxious histrionics. The follow-up, "Life," peaked at number 41 in the U.S., although it also became a major dance hit, but should have amounted to much more due to his passionate, urgent delivery. Other songs, such as the dance tracks "Come Back" and "Rock My Heart," the cool ballad "Mama's House," the Diane Warren-penned surefire hit "Tell Me Where It Hurts," and his sunny remake of Bob Marley's "Stir It Up," shine just as brightly as the two singles. In fact, nearly every song on this set is a well-produced and well-delivered effort. This fine album is a must for fans of quality, well-produced Europop and early-'90s dance music. [Haddaway's self-titled debut was later reissued as The Album with different artwork and some extra tracks, earning the release the subtitle "2nd Edition."] ~ Jose F. Promis, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
What Is Love (Lyrics)	Dee Dee Halligan, Junior Torello	Haddaway	(4:31)
Life [Radio Edit]	Junior Torello, Dee Dee Halligan	Haddaway	(4:17)
Yeah	Haddaway, Alex Trime	Haddaway	(3:43)
Come Back (Love Has Got a Hold on Me)	Dee Dee Halligan, Junior Torello	Haddaway	(4:00)
I Miss You [Radio Edit]	Dee Dee Halligan, Junior Torello, Clyde Lieberman	Haddaway	(3:40)
What Is Love [Rapino Brothers Mix]	Junior Torello, Dee Dee Halligan	Haddaway	(3:50)
Stir It Up	Bob Marley	Haddaway	(4:26)
When the Feeling's Gone	Haddaway, Dee Dee Halligan	Haddaway	(4:17)
Sing About Love	Alex Trime, Walter Bee, Haddaway	Haddaway	(4:42)
Mama's House	Alex Trime, Haddaway	Haddaway	(4:05)
Rock My Heart (Lyrics)	Dee Dee Halligan, Junior Torello	Haddaway	(4:10)
Tell Me Where It Hurts (Lyrics)	Diane Warren	Haddaway	(4:12)
Shout (Lyrics)	Dee Dee Halligan, Junior Torello	Haddaway	(4:36)
Life [Album Remix]	Junior Torello, Dee Dee Halligan	Haddaway	(4:44)

Credits

Lisa Noya (Vocals (Background)), Alex Trime (Producer), Henning McCoy (Mixing), Walter Bee (Producer), Elkie Schlimbach (Vocals (Background)), Gary Jones (Mixing), Dee Dee Halligan (Producer), Alex Trime (Keyboards), Rapino Brothers (Remixing), Junior Torello (Producer), Gary Jones (Remixing), Gary Jones (Arranger), Alex Trime (Arranger), Dee Dee Halligan (Arranger), Alex Trime (Remixing)