Foreigner (Foreigner album)
Foreigner is the self-titled debut studio album by the British-American rock band Foreigner, released in 1977. It spun off three hit singles, "Feels Like the First Time", "Cold as Ice" and "Long, Long Way from Home". It also features album tracks such as "Headknocker" and "Starrider", the latter of which features a rare lead vocal from lead guitarist and co-founder Mick Jones. The first attempt at mixing the album was done at Sarm Studios, London, but as they were dissatisfied with the result, the album was re-mixed at Atlantic Recording Studios by Mick Jones, Ian McDonald and Jimmy Douglass.
Track listing
- "Feels Like the First Time" – 3:49
- "Cold as Ice" – 3:19
- "Starrider" – 4:01
- "Headknocker" – 2:58
- "The Damage Is Done" – 4:15
- "Long, Long Way from Home" – 2:53
- "Woman Oh Woman" – 3:49
- "At War with the World" – 4:18
- "Fool for You Anyway" – 4:15
- "I Need You" – 5:09
Personnel
- Lou Gramm – lead vocals, percussion
- Mick Jones – lead guitar, backing vocals, lead vocals, keyboards
- Ian McDonald – guitar, backing vocals, saxophone, keyboards
- Al Greenwood – keyboards, synthesizer
- Ed Gagliardi – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Dennis Elliott – drums, backing vocals
Additional personnel
- Ian Lloyd – backing vocals
Production
- Producers – Gary Lyons and John Sinclair, in collaboration with Mick Jones and Ian McDonald.
- Engineer – Gary Lyons
- Assistant Engineers – Jimmy Douglass, Michael Getlin, Kevin Herron and Randy Mason.
- Mixing – Jimmy Douglass, Mick Jones and Ian McDonald.
- Basic Tracks recorded at The Hit Factory and Atlantic Recording Studios.
- Overdubs recorded at Atlantic Recording Studios.
- Mixed at Atlantic Recording Studios.
- Mastered by George Piros at Atlantic Recording Studios.
- Art Direction – Bob Defrin
- Cover Illustrations – Alex Gnidziejko
Certification
Charts
; SinglesSingle | Chart | Peak position |
"Feels Like the First Time" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 4 |
"Cold as Ice" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 6 |
Single | Chart | Peak position |
"Long, Long Way from Home" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 20 |