Ritmo is the fifth album to be recorded by English singer-songwriter Judie Tzuke. The album was released in September 1983 and peaked at number 26 in the UK.
The album was Tzuke's second and final studio album to be released during her contract with Chrysalis Records. Originally only released on vinyl album and cassette, it was remastered and released on compact disc in 1994 by BGO Records.
According to Charles Donovan of Popmatters, the songs on Ritmo are strong, particularly the new-wave soul ballad "Shoot From The Heart". Donnovan called the album "chilly and remote", and said it "has an innovative, shadowy atmosphere" and that "its best songs, especially the gothic melodrama, “How Do I Feel”, are like rushes of cold night air striking the face".
Track listing All tracks by Judie Tzuke, Mike Paxman and Paul Muggleton, except where indicated Side one "Jeannie No" (Tzuke, Paxman) – 4:28 "She Don't Live Here Anymore" – 4:04 "Shoot from the Heart" (Tzuke, Paxman) – 4:46 "Face to Face" – 5:15
Side two "Another Country" – 2:56 "Nighthawks" – 5:02 "Walk Don't Walk" – 4:37 "Push Push, Pull Pull" – 3:24 "How Do I Feel" (Muggleton, Bob Noble) – 5:15
Personnel Band members Judie Tzuke – lead and backing vocals Mike Paxman – guitar, percussion, backing vocals, producer Bob Noble – keyboards John "Rhino" Edwards – bass guitar Andy Duncan – drums Paul Muggleton – keyboards, percussion, backing vocals, producer
Additional musicians Ray Russell – guitar Don Snow, Roy White – keyboards, backing vocals John Giblin – bass guitar Graham Jarvis – drums Morris Pert – percussion Andy Sheppard – tenor and soprano saxophone Jaqi Robinson – backing vocals
Production John Hudson – engineer, mixing at Mayfair Studios, London Simon Sullivan – engineer, mixing on "Push Push, Pull Pull" Bob Parr – engineer Jeff Titmus – engineer on "How Do I Feel" Carb Canelle – assistant engineer John Pasche – design Brian Aris – cover photography
References
External links Official website