Kihnspiracy is a studio album by the Greg Kihn Band, released in 1983 by Beserkley Records. The album features the hit single "Jeopardy", the band's only top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. It reached number 2 in May 1983, beneath Michael Jackson's "Beat It". A parody of the song, "I Lost on Jeopardy", was released by "Weird Al" Yankovic in 1984.
The album marks the group's first line-up change since 1975, with Greg Douglass taking over as lead guitar player after the departure of Dave Carpender. The band supported the album with a North American tour.
Critical reception
The Philadelphia Inquirer deemed the album "undistinguished rock 'n' roll, marked by tight, efficient and totally plodding arrangements."
Track listing
Charts Chart (1983)PeakpositionAustralia (Kent Music Report)76US Billboard 200 15
Personnel The Greg Kihn Band Greg Kihn Greg Douglass Larry Lynch Gary Phillips Steve Wright
Technical Matthew King Kaufman – producer Dr. Schnoz – engineer Gary Hobish – assistant engineer Don Cody – additional engineering George Horn – mastering Tina Nielsen – title concept Marsha Necheles – title concept Ron Coro – art direction Mike Fink – art, design Phil Bray – photography
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