I Don't Know Why I Act This Way is the fourth solo album by American singer-songwriter Jude Cole, released by Island Records on September 25, 1995.
A follow-up effort to Start the Car and A View from 3rd Street, I Don't Know Why I Act This Way discusses a variety of human emotions and conditions. Described as Cole's most "intense" lyrical effort, it is complete with complex arrangements and production. The album cover depicts Cole in the foreground, with the background a direct recreation of Edward Hopper's work. Specifically, the left side bears a powerful resemblance to Nighthawks, while the right is a direct copy of 7 AM.
Track listing
Credits
Personnel Jude Cole – vocals, backing vocals, acoustic piano, guitars, bass (6) Jon Brion – Wurlitzer electric piano, Chamberlin, calliope, harmonium, guitars Mark Goldenberg – Hammond organ, guitars Phil Parlapiano – accordion Steve Porcaro – keyboards (5), acoustic piano (5) Ron Aniello – various sounds Lyle Workman – guitar solo (7) Paul Bushnell – bass (1–5, 7–10) Pat Mastelotto – drums, percussion Michael Lawrence – percussion (7) Chris Botti – trumpet Martin Tillman – cello Sally Dworsky – guest vocals (1) Kiefer Sutherland – guest vocals (5) Sam Llanas – guest vocals (6)
Production John S. Carter – A&R Ron Aniello – producer Jude Cole – producer Kevin Killen – producer, engineer, mixing John Paterno – additional engineer, assistant engineer Tom Nellen – assistant engineer Dave Shiffman – assistant engineer Bob Ludwig – mastering at Gateway Mastering (Portland, Maine) Duane Cole – guitar technician Matthew Schwartz – A&R coordinator Tony Wright – artwork Kristen Briggs – other photography Dorothy Low – booklet photography Siddons & Associates – management
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