Made in the Shade Album (1993)

The album that defined an era
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Original 1993 Made in the Shade Album Cover
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The album that defined an era

Brian Walton’s debut album, “Made in the Shade,” was released in October 1993 by Sony Records and quickly attained commercial success, yielding five songs that reached the Top 10 on the Billboard charts. The album’s global sales continued to increase over the years and attained “Gold” status in 2013. Notably, its most recognized tracks, “Made in the Shade,” “Practical Man,” and “Traveling Band,” each exceeded one million streams, underscoring their lasting popularity and impact within the genre.

Produced by Hilmar Pauley and Mickey Lee Henke during the summer of 1993 at the Pauley Tonstudio in Giessen, Germany, the demanding production schedule necessitated the composition of numerous songs within the studio itself. This often occurred during late-night or all-night sessions, during which Brian and Mickey collaboratively developed both the musical compositions and lyrics. In total, the duo recorded 22 tracks, from which the record company selectively determined the most suitable for the final release. The remaining tracks were later issued as singles or recomposed for other artists.

Credit & Liner Notes

Album: Made in the Shade
Released: October 1993
Recorded at: Pauley Tonstudio, Giessen, Germany
Producer(s): Hilmar Pauly, Mickey Henke, Brian Walton
Distribution: Sony Records
Composition: Brian Walton
Lyrics: Brian Walton
Performers:

Brian Walton: Vocals, Guitars, Piano
Mickey Henke: Bass, Guitars, Piano
Udo Guckelsberger: Drums
Rob Hawkins: Vocals
Judy White: Vocals
Cathy Kimble: Vocals
Thomas Schmitt-Zijnen: Composer (You’re the One)
Frankfurt Rock Orchestra: (You’re the One)

Tracks

  • Made in the Shade
  • Life on the Farm
  • Practical Man
  • She’s Gone
  • Jody and Joey
  • Traveling Band
  • Watch that Girl Go
  • Weekend Moon
  • You’re the One
  • Strange Sensation (Cut from the final release, Single 2021, feat. JoAnna Leaton)
  • Think about it, Woman (Cut from the final release, rewritten as You’re the One)
  • Wilder Days (Cut from the final release, rewritten as Jody and Joey)
  • Life in L.A. (Cut from the final release, recomposed as Black Widow)
  • Downtown Jukin’ (Cut from the final release)
  • Drink in one hand, Gun in another (Cut from the final release, recomposed as Kickin’ It)
  • Judgement Day (Cut from the final release, recomposed as Where the dirt road ends)
  • Redneck Haven (Cut from the final release)
  • Borrowed Time (Cut from the final release)
  • Have a little drink on me (Cut from the final release)
  • Closing time (Cut from the final release)
  • My, my, my (Cut from the final release)
  • Wipe away your tears (Cut from the final release)