In July 1990, “Mercury” label released “The Vegetarians of Love”, the second Bob Geldof studio album. It was recorded 1989 – 1990, at “Maison Rouge Studios” in London, and was produced by Rupert Hine.
Personnel:
- Bob Geldof – lead and backing vocals, acoustic and electric guitar
- Phil Palmer – acoustic and electric guitars
- Geoff Richardson – viola, electric and acoustic guitar, clarinet, saxophone, recorders, penny whistles, ukulele, assorted kitchen utensils
- Rupert Hine – piano, keyboards, percussion, backing vocals
- Steve Fletcher – piano, organ
- Alan Dunn – accordion, organ
- Pete Briquette – bass guitar, keyboard
- Bob Loveday – violin, penny whistle, bass guitar
- Gerry Moffet – electric guitar
- Gordon Bonnar – guitar
- David A. Stewart – guitar
- Paul Carrack – organ
- Geoff Dugmore – drums, percussion
- Kevin Godley – backing vocals
- Cameron Jenkins – saxophone
- Stephen W Tayler – recording, mixing
- Andrew Scarth – recording
- Emmanuel Taylor – recording assistant
- Cameron Jenkins – mixing
- Arun Chakraverty – mastering
Track listing:
All tracks by Bob Geldof, except where noted.
- A Gospel Song
- Love or Something – Bob Geldof, David A. Stewart
- The Great Song of Indifference
- Thinking Voyager 2 Type Things – Bob Geldof, Pete Briquette
- Big Romantic Stuff
- Crucified Me
- The Chains of Pain – Bob Geldof, Danny Mitchell
- A Rose at Night
- No Small Wonder – Bob Geldof, Danny Mitchell
- Walking Back to Happiness
- Let It Go
- The End of the World