Joe Lamont - Secrets You Keep (1985) [2010]

A pure ’80s AOR piece, JOE LAMONT‘s “Secrets You Keep”.

During the late Seventies / early Eighties, Joe, with his real name Joe Lamente was part of quite influential bands such as Steeplechase and pompsters Shelter (USA).
Also an accomplished songwriter for others, after Shelter, Joe was signed by CBS for as solo artist, and recommended the name change for the more commercial ‘Joe Lamont’.
His debut “Secrets You Keep” was released in 1985 on the CBS-affiliated Private I label.

What’s so special about this AOR gem, is not only the quality of the songs on offer, but also the list of musicians. The who who’s from the LA Session scene were recruited for the recording, including the great Dann Huff on all guitars, Vinnie Colaiuta, Alan Pasqua, Paulinho da Costa, etc.

Tracks:

01. Secrets You Keep (3:53)
02. No Explanation(3:41)
03. Total Breakdown (4:22)
04. Heartbreak City(5:20)
05. One Rumor Too Many (4:40)
06. The Wanting (3:37)
07. Victims of Love (3:48)
08. Sharks (5:13)
09. Enemy Lines(3:20)

Personnel:

Joe Lamont: vocals
Dan Huff: guitars
Richard Gibbs: keyboards, synths
Rick Chudocoff: bass, synths
Kerry Hatch, Reggie Mcbride: bass
Vinnie Colaiuta: drums
Paulinho Decosta: percussion
Bill Cuomo, Alan Pasqua,Larry Williams: synths
Peter Bunetta: Simmons drums, percussion
Michael Jochum: Simmons Programming
Fred Tackett: acoustic guitar on 7