Fred Schneider and the Shake Society | ||||
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Studio album by Fred Schneider | ||||
Released | 1984, re-released 1991 | |||
Recorded | Blank Tape Studios, New York City | |||
Genre | New wave | |||
Label | Warner Bros. | |||
Producer | Fred Schneider, Bernie Worrell | |||
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Fred Schneider and the Shake Society is an album by Fred Schneider. It was the first of two solo albums, and was re-released in 1991 as Fred Schneider (self-titled).
The video for the song "Monster" was included in the The B-52's 1979-1989 video tape compilation.
Musicians and backing vocalists varied from track to track; notable names included co-producer Bernie Worrell on keyboards, synthesizers and/or backing vocals on several tracks, and Kate Pierson on backing vocals on four tracks including "Monster" (in addition to appearing on its music video).
Lyrics written by Fred Schneider with music by John Coté, except as noted.
* Remixed by Michael Vail Blum for 1991 rerelease
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