What You Are (album)

Infobox Album
Name = What You Are
Type = studio
Longtype =
Artist = Ricky Ross


Released = 1986
Recorded = April - October 1995
Genre = Rock, Alternative rock
Length =
Label = Epic Records
Producer = Bruce Robb, Dee Robb, Joe Robb
Chart position =
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Last album = So Long Ago
(1984)
This album = "What You Are"
(1996)
Next album = New Recording
(1997)

"What You Are" is a solo album from Scottish rock musician Ricky Ross. It was the first solo album Ross released after the breakup of the band he fronted, Deacon Blue.

The album's music marked a significant departure from the sound of Deacon Blue, introducing a harder edge and an increased emphasis on aggressive guitar work.

Track listing

All songs written by Ricky Ross, except where noted:

# "Good Evening Philadelphia" – 3:16
# "Icarus" – 2:36
# "Cold Easter" (Ross, Slaven) – 2:52
# "What You Are" – 4:42
# "Radio On" – 4:08
# "When Sinners Fall" – 4:37
# "Jack Singer" – 3:25
# "The Lovers" (Ross, Slaven) – 4:10
# "Wake Up and Dream" – 3:50
# "Rosie Gordon Lies So Still" – 4:11
# "Promise You Rain" – 3:42
# "Love Isn't Hard It's Strong" – 3:18

Personnel

* Ricky Ross - vocals, keyboards, guitar
* Mick Slaven - guitar
* Jeff "Skunk" Baxter - guitar, pedal steel
* Dan Root - guitar
* Mark Harris - bass
* Scott Crago - drums, percussion
* Joey Waronker - drums
* Patrick Warren - chamberlin
* John Wittenberg - violin
* Xiou Niu Ho - violin
* Helene Wittenberg - viola
* Glenn Grab - cello
* Lorraine McIntosh - backing vocals on "Wake Up and Dream"