''15 Minutes'' is the fifth studio album by English singer-songwriter

Nik Kershaw Nicholas David Kershaw (born 1 March 1958) is an English singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. Kershaw came to prominence in 1984 as a solo artist. He released eight singles that entered the Top 40 of the UK Singles Chart during the ...

, released on 6 April 1999.

Background

In a 2008 interview, Kershaw spoke of two tracks from the album after being asked for his proudest song.

Critical reception

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described the album as an "immaculately produced collection of modern mature pop", but felt the album concentrated too much on "sonic texture" rather than the songwriting. He concluded: "It's easy to admire the craft behind the production and the subtle songwriting, even if the songs don't work their way into your subconscious." Tom Roland of ''

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'' wrote: "Kershaw delivers ''15 Minutes'' with a Brit boy-next-door disposition and a bed of guitars, in a swirl of restrained, midtempo pop." Dana Tofig of the ''

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'' commented: "Kershaw has put out a new album that testifies he should have received much more time in the spotlight. ''15 Minutes'', although inconsistent, is filled with catchy pop songs that stand out with brilliant hooks and a touch of oddness."

Track listing

All tracks composed by Nik Kershaw

Personnel

*Nik Kershaw - vocals *Dave Bronze, Paul Geary - bass *Steve Washington - drums, percussion *Arden Hart - Hammond organ on "Billy" and "What Do You Think of It So Far?" *Tony Hinnigan - whistle on "Stick Around" *Jethro East - programming on "Find Me an Angel" and "Made in Heaven" ;Technical *

Stephen Lipson Stephen J. Lipson (born 16 March 1954) is an English record producer, audio engineer, guitarist and songwriter. As a record producer, he has worked with many artists including Annie Lennox, Propaganda, Act, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Will Youn ...

- additional production and mixing on "Have a Nice Life" and "Stick Around" *John Carver, Paul Spencer - art direction

Singles

* " Somebody Loves You" No. 70 ** B-side (standard edition) – "Wouldn't It Be Good" (acoustic), "The Riddle" (acoustic) *** B-side (limited edition) – "The Wrong Man", "Woman" * "What Do You Think of It So Far" ** B-side – "Oxygen" (acoustic), "Woman"

References

{{Authority control 1998 albums Nik Kershaw albums albums produced by Stephen Lipson Rhino Entertainment albums Eagle Records albums Britpop albums