Tighten Up, Vol. 88

Infobox Album | Name = Tighten Up, Vol. 88
Type = Album
Artist = Big Audio Dynamite


Released = June 1988
Recorded =
Genre = Rock/Dance
Length = 46:09
Label = CBS
Producer = Mick Jones
Reviews =
*Allmusic Rating|2|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:ozfqoa8abijb link]
Last album = "No. 10, Upping St."
(1986)
This album = "Tighten Up, Vol. 88"
(1988)
Next album = "Megatop Phoenix"
(1989)

"Tighten Up, Vol. 88" is the third album by Big Audio Dynamite, recorded, mixed and released at the Beethoven St. Studios in West London on Spring 1988 (see 1988 in music).

The album derives its name from Tighten Up compilation series by Trojan Records. Album cover was designed by Paul Simonon, former bassist of The Clash and Mick Jones' bandmate. Back sleeve photograph by Dan Donovan and Josh Cheuse. Inner illustration by Kiely Jenkins. Artwork by D.D. & Designlines.

Track listing

#"Rock Non Stop (All Night Long)" - 3:38 (Donovan/Jones/Letts)
#"Other 99" - 4:49 (Jones/Letts)
#"Funny Names" - 2:29 (Jones/Letts)
#"Applecart" - 4:21 (Jones/Roberts)
#"Esquerita" - 2:09 (Mick Jones)
#"Champagne" - 4:40 (Donovan/Jones)
#"Mr. Walker Said" - 4:31 (Jones/Letts/Roberts)
#"The Battle of All Saints Road" - 5:13 (Jones/Letts)
#"Hip, Neck & Thigh" - 2:44 (Jones/Letts)
#"2000 Shoes" - 3:20 (Donovan/Letts/Roberts)
#"Tighten Up, Vol. 88" - 4:04 (Jones/Letts/Roberts/Williams)
#"Just Play Music!" - 4:11 (Jones/Letts/Roberts)

Personnel

* Mick Jones - vocals, guitar, producer
* Don Letts - sound effects, vocals
* Greg Roberts - drums, vocals
* Dan Donovan - keyboards, vocals
* Leo 'E-Zee-Kill' Williams - bass, vocals

* Flea - Dynamite
* Adele - Crew
* Josh - Grand Poo-Bah
* Tricia - P. R.
* Paul 'Groucho' Smykle - engineer