Alison Moyet - Hoodoo

On her third post-Yaz release, songstress Alison Moyet puts her bluesy vocal abilities to good use on possibly her most soulful collection yet. She hasn't lost her knack for breezy, adult pop, evident on the lilting, melodic "Wishing You Were Here" (with Kirsty MacColl lending some assistance on backing vocals) and "It Won't Be Long," but tracks like the horn-driven "Footsteps" and high-energy title song form the core of Hoodoo. With the lyrics squarely focused on relationships, Moyet is often brassy and assertive as on "Back Where I Belong," which features a catchy electro-reggae beat and contributions from ex-Fine Young Cannibals Andy Cox and David Steele. She's still more than capable of expressing heart-aching vulnerability, though, especially on the gorgeous "This House," where a split-second pause gives way to her passionately imploring, "Who will take your place?" Other highlights include a pair of gospel-flavored numbers, the jumpy "Rise" (on which she adds harmonica) and the anthemic closer, "Find Me." It all makes Hoodoo another strong offering from the distinctive Moyet. ~ Tom Demalon, All Music Guide

Name Credits Alison Moyet End Chorus, Vocals, Arranger, Producer, Vocals (Background), Programming, Harmonica, Vocal Arrangement Andy Cox Mixing, Producer, Guitar, Programming Barry Hammond Engineer Ben Watkins ?, Vocals (Background), Producer, Noise Blair Cunningham Drums Bob "Derwood" Andrews Keyboards Bob Anderson Keyboards Bob Andrews Keyboards, Organ (Hammond) Chris Dickie Engineer, Mixing Dave Anderson Engineer Dave Dix Producer, Programming, Piano, Arranger, Mixing, Keyboards David Steele Producer, Mixing, Bass, Programming Debbie Lewis Vocals (Background) Dennis Thompson Double Bass Dyan Birch Vocals (Background) Eugene Eugenius Ellis End Chorus, Choir, Chorus Fiachra Trench Strings Frank Collins Vocals (Background) George Chandler Vocals (Background) Graham Henderson Piano Hugh Burns Guitar Jeff Scantlebury Percussion Jimmy Chambers Vocals (Background) Jimmy Helms Vocals (Background) Joanne Wakeling End Chorus, Choir, Chorus John Fryer Engineer John McKenzie Bass Kick Horns Horn Kirsty MacColl Choir, Chorus, ? Marius de Vries Producer, Programming Martin Rex Producer, Engineer Michelle Cross Vocals (Background) Mike Gaffey Producer, Programming Neil Brockbank Mixing, Producer, Programming, Engineer Neil Conti Drums Paddy McHugh Vocals (Background) Pete Glenister Programming, End Chorus, Producer, Choir, Chorus, Guitar, Mixing Phil Legg Programming, Producer, Engineer, Mixing Reggae Philharmonic Orchestra Strings Rob Rawlinson Bass Ron Aslan End Chorus, ? Simon Fowler Vocals (Background) Steve Cradock Vocals (Background) Steve Lillywhite Mixing Steve Sidelnyk Percussion The Mint Juleps Vocals (Background) Tom Lord-Alge Mixing