Who Else! is the seventh studio album by guitarist Jeff Beck, released on 16 March 1999 through Epic Records.Ruhlmann, William. "Who Else! - Jeff Beck". AllMusic. RhythmOne. Retrieved 2014-02-06. The album reached No. 99 on the U.S. Billboard 200"Who Else! - Jeff Beck | Awards". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 2014-02-06. and marks the end of a decade-long absence of original material from Beck since the release of Jeff Beck's Guitar Shop in 1989. Stylistically it showcases the first addition of electronic and techno music into his repertoire, along with the blues-based instrumental rock and jazz fusion of previous albums.
Fellow guitarist Jennifer Batten, having often cited Beck's influence on her playing,Guy, Paul (1999). "Jeff Beck interview". Paul Guy Guitars. Retrieved 2014-02-06."Jennifer Batten: 'Playing With Michael Jackson Was Like A Paid Vacation'". Ultimate Guitar Archive. 2011-12-05. the original on 2011-12-07. Retrieved 2014-02-06. is featured as a collaborator and subsequently joined him on tour for three years.Hallebeek, Richard (November 2003). "Jennifer Batten" . richardhallebeek.com. Retrieved 2014-02-06. The album features the collaborative songwriting of Tony Hymas. "Brush with the Blues" became a signature tune and concert staple, and along with "Angel (Footsteps)" made it onto his 2008 concert album Live at Ronnie Scott's. "What Mama Said" samples Dick Shawn's dialogue from the 1963 film It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Track listing
Personnel Jeff Beck – guitar, arrangement, producer Jennifer Batten – guitar, guitar synthesizer Mark Johns – guitar (track 10) Tony Hymas – keyboard (except track 9), sound effects, arrangement, production Jan Hammer – keyboard (track 9), drums (track 9) Simon Wallace – synthesizer (track 10) Steve Alexander – drums (except tracks 2, 9, 10) Manu Katché – drums (track 2), percussion (track 2) Randy Hope-Taylor – bass (except track 2) Pino Palladino – bass (track 2) Bob Loveday – violin (track 10) Clive Bell – flute (track 10)
Technical Simon Brint – editing (track 1), production assistance (track 10) Chris Sheldon – mixing Bob Ludwig – mastering Danny Clinch – cover photography
Charts Chart (1999) Peakposition
References
External links In Review: Jeff Beck "Who Else!" at Guitar Nine Records