In Style (David Johansen album)


In Style is the second solo album released by former lead singer of the New York Dolls, David Johansen. It was released in 1979 on Blue Sky Records.

Background

Johansen's self-titled solo debut earned favorable reviews but low sales. Consequently, In Style – featuring more pop-style songs such as "Melody" and "Swaheto Woman" – was designed to be more commercial.
"Swaheto Woman", released as a single, provided Johansen's first disco song. "Swaheto Woman" and three other tracks were cowritten by Johansen's friend and fellow New York Doll, Sylvain Sylvain. In Style also features Ian Hunter and Dan Hartman.
Of the closing "Flamingo Road", Johnny Depp remarked: "I think it's about his experience of losing his wife to Steven Tyler, and the words are beautifully written, beautifully execuited. The whole record's great. Johansen was doing some great shit back then."

Track listing

  1. "Melody"
  2. "She"
  3. "Big City"
  4. "She Knew She Was Falling in Love"
  5. "Swaheto Woman"
  6. "Justine"
  7. "In Style"
  8. "You Touched Me Too"
  9. "Wreckless Crazy"
  10. "Flamingo Road"

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