Schizophonic (Nuno Bettencourt album)

Infobox Album |
Name = Schizophonic
Type = Album
Artist = Nuno


Released = February 11, 1997
Recorded =
Genre = Alternative rock
Length = 57:54
Label = A&M Records
Producer = Anthony J. Resta
Reviews =
* Allmusic Rating|3|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&token=&sql=10:kxfpxqthldte link]
Last album =
This album = "Schizophonic"
(1997)
Next album =

"Schizophonic" is an album from guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, known for being the guitarist in the band Extreme. Bettencourt is credited on the cover simply as "Nuno". The album was released in 1997, and it was his first - and as of 2008 - only solo effort after the group disbanded.

In face of the then-current musical trends Nuno added an alternative rock edge to his style, Writing with producer Anthony J. Resta known for his work with Duran Duran around their big comeback, the album featured Restas' Enoesque soundscapes on many of the songs. Nuno went on to record two more solo records under the name "Mourning Widows" and then one with "Population 1" and yet another with the Drama Gods. The album was recorded over a stretch of time during Extreme's tour for their last studio album, "Waiting for the Punchline".

Nuno wrote most of the songs and played most of the instruments on the album, except for "You", on which vocals are shared with co-author and former bandmate Gary Cherone. The album cover featured Nuno dressed as a woman.

Track listing

All songs written by Bettencourt, except where noted.
# "Gravity" - 3:45
# "Swollen Princess" - 3:12
# "Crave" - 3:45
# "What you Want" - 3:31
# "Fallen Angels" (Bettencourt, Anthony J. Resta) - 4:00
# "2 Weeks In Dizkneelande" - 3:16
# "Pursuit Of Happiness" (Bettencourt, Gary Cherone) - 3:33
# "Fine By Me" - 3:42
# "Karmalaa" (Bettencourt, Resta) - 3:26
# "Confrontation" - 3:46
# "Note on The Screen Door" (Bettencourt, Resta) - 4:13
# "I Wonder" - 4:21
# "Got To Have You" - 4:53
# "You" (Bettencourt, Cherone) - 4:25
# "Severed" - 4:06

Personnel

* Nuno Bettencourt - vocals, guitars, bass, drums
* Gary Cherone - vocals on track 14

ee also

* Extreme