Mamouna


Mamouna is the ninth solo album by the British singer Bryan Ferry, released on Virgin Records in September 1994. It was Ferry's first album of original material in seven years and he spent six years writing and recording it, under the working title Horoscope. The album peaked at number 11 on the UK Albums Chart.
The album features contributions from former members of Ferry's band Roxy Music, including Brian Eno who left the band in 1973.

Critical reception

Reviewing for AllMusic, critic Ned Raggett wrote of the album "There are some songs of note -- "The 39 Steps" has a slightly menacing vibe to it, appropriate given the cinematic reference of the title, while the Ferry/Eno collaboration "Wildcat Days" displays some of Eno's old synth-melting flash. Overall, though, Mamouna is pleasant without being involving."

Track listing

All tracks composed by Bryan Ferry, except where noted.
  1. "Don't Want To Know" – 4:07
  2. "N.Y.C." – 4:10
  3. "Your Painted Smile" – 3:14
  4. "Mamouna" – 5:11
  5. "The Only Face" – 4:40
  6. "The 39 Steps" – 5:01
  7. "Which Way To Turn" – 5:44
  8. "Wildcat Days" – 4:34
  9. "Gemini Moon" – 3:47
  10. "Chain Reaction" – 5:08
  11. "In Every Dream Home a Heartache" – 7:34
  12. "Bête Noire" – 4:05

    Personnel

Technical
Album
YearChartPeak
Position
1994UK Album Charts11
1994Billboard 20094