''Tigermouth'' (so named for the lead singer's unique canine teeth dentition) is the first solo studio album by singer-songwriter
Kelli Ali
Kelli Ali, also known as Kelli Dayton (born 30 June 1974), is a British vocalist, who was formerly the lead singer of the trip hop group Sneaker Pimps before going on to a solo career.
Career
Before Sneaker Pimps, Ali was part of a group called ...
released in 2003.
Previously, Ali was the lead vocalist for
Sneaker Pimps
Sneaker Pimps are an English electronic music band, formed in Hartlepool in 1994. They are best known for their debut album, '' Becoming X'' (1996), and its singles " 6 Underground" and "Spin Spin Sugar". The band takes its name from an article ...
, a trip-hop group, who are best known for their 1996 album ''
Becoming X
''Becoming X'' is the debut studio album by English electronic band Sneaker Pimps. It was first released on 19 August 1996 in the United Kingdom by Clean Up Records and on 25 February 1997 in the United States by Virgin Records. The album marked ...
'' which featured Ali on vocals.
Ali co-produced and co-wrote the album with internationally renowned producers,
Rick Nowels
Richard Wright Nowels Jr. is an American songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist and arranger. He has co-written and co-produced over 90 hit singles with multiple artistsMarius de Vries
Marius de Vries (born 1961) is an English music producer and composer. He has won a Grammy Award from four nominations, two BAFTA Awards, and an Ivor Novello Award.
Education
Marius de Vries was educated at St Paul's Cathedral School, Bedfor ...
.
Singles released off the album include, "Kids", "Inferno High Love", and "Teardrop Hittin' the Ground".
Overview
''Tigermouth'' was recorded primarily in Los Angeles at the home studios of hit-making producer
Rick Nowels
Richard Wright Nowels Jr. is an American songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist and arranger. He has co-written and co-produced over 90 hit singles with multiple artistsicand I am glad that I made Tigermouth when and how and with whom I made it. The doubters may kiss my sorry ass.''
''Tigermouth'' was not a commercial success upon its release, despite its radio-friendly disposition.
Track listing
All songs written by
Kelli Ali
Kelli Ali, also known as Kelli Dayton (born 30 June 1974), is a British vocalist, who was formerly the lead singer of the trip hop group Sneaker Pimps before going on to a solo career.
Career
Before Sneaker Pimps, Ali was part of a group called ...
and
Rick Nowels
Richard Wright Nowels Jr. is an American songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist and arranger. He has co-written and co-produced over 90 hit singles with multiple artistsJohn Densmore
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Mark "Spike" Stent
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*"Lipgloss" (Kelli Ali, Rick Nowels) - 3:24
*"Lucifer Rising" (Kelli Ali, Rick Nowels) - 4:59
*"Paper Moon" (Kelli Ali, Rick Nowels) - 4:05
''Tigermouth'' Official Track Remixes
*"Kids" (Mark 'Spike' Stent Radio Edit/Radio Edit) - 3:54
*"Kids" (Rawkish Mix) - 7:21
*"Kids" ( Armand Van Helden Rockish Mix Radio Edit) - ?:??
*"Kids" ( Rui Da Silva Vocal Mix) - 8:15
*"Kids" (
Jagz Kooner
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Vocal Mix) - ?:??
*"Kids" (Jagz Kooner Dub) - ?:??
*"Inferno High Love" (Riva Radio Edit) - 3:28
*"Inferno High Love" (Riva Vocal Mix) - ?:??
*"Inferno High Love" (Sharpboys Atomic Dub) - ?:??
*"Inferno High Love" (Sharpboys Atomic Vocal Mix) - 7:38
*"Teardop Hittin' The Ground" (
Nellee Hooper
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Mix) - 3:50
''Tigermouth'' Promotional Version Info
The promotional version of ''Tigermouth'' was released on 24 June 2002 with "Paper Moon" as track number nine, in between "The Infinite Stars" and "Kids". "Moon" was later released in 2003 as a B-side to the "Teardrop Hittin' The Ground" single. The "Tigermouth" promotional version listed "Teardrop Hittin' The Ground" under its original title, "Teardrop", and did not contain the following tracks, which are featured on the final release: "Keep on Dreaming", "Beautiful Boy" and "Wings in Motion". It also included an alternate version of "The Infinite Stars" with quieter electric guitars.