''Delectable'' is the second album by AOR band

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. It was released on 30 September 1993 by

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. The band co-produced the album with Andy Reilly. "

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" was released as the album's only single. Romeo's Daughter broke up shortly after ''Delectable'' was released. They reformed in 2009 after

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reissued ''Delectable'' and their debut album.

Background

recorded their debut album with producers

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and

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under

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. ''Romeo's Daughter'' was not a commercial success, but received critical acclaim and some of the tracks went on to be covered by established artists. The band delayed working on their second album as they hoped to work with Lange again, but he was busy collaborating with

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on his album ''

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''. Romeo's Daughter subsequently left Jive for

and self-produced ''Delectable'' with Andy Reilly.

Release and promotion

" was released as the album's only single, featuring two bonus tracks "Sugar Daddy" and "Talk Dirty to Me". ''Delectable'' was released on 30 September 1993.

Critical reception

Steve Beebee of ''

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'' described ''Delectable'' as a "well executed" album that "betters ts predecessorin every possible way".

Track listing

Credits and personnel

Adapted from album liner notes.

Musicians

* Romeo's Daughter – production * Andy Reilly – production * Leigh Matty – lead vocals * Craig Joiner – guitars, backing vocals * Tony Mitman – keys * Andy Wells – drums, backing vocals * Mark Goldsworthy – bass

Technical

* Steve Brown – mixing * Owen Davies – mixing * Steve Musters – assistant mixing * Jon Wilkinson – assistant mixing * Gordon Vicary – mastering

Design

* Peter Mountain – photography * Mez Meredith – concept and design

References

1993 albums Romeo's Daughter albums Music for Nations albums {{1990s-rock-album-stub