Midnight to Midnight is the fifth studio album by English rock band the Psychedelic Furs, released on 2 February 1987 by Columbia Records.
Midnight to Midnight was produced by Chris Kimsey, who was known for his work with the Rolling Stones and had recently produced Marillion's best-selling studio album Misplaced Childhood (1985). A more overtly commercial effort than the Psychedelic Furs had previously recorded, Midnight to Midnight was their highest-charting album in the UK, peaking at number 12, yet lead vocalist Richard Butler later characterized it as "hollow, vapid and weak", and the album has been described as "over-produced and underwhelming". The album also featured the single "Heartbreak Beat", which proved to be the Furs' biggest Top 40 entry in the US at that time. The album also featured drummer Paul Garisto and saxophonist Mars Williams, both of whom continued to tour with the band.
Track listing
All tracks composed and arranged by Richard Butler, John Ashton and Tim Butler, except where stated.
"Heartbreak Beat" – 5:10
"Shock" – 5:05
"Shadow in My Heart" – 4:07
"Angels Don't Cry" – 5:07
"Midnight to Midnight" – 4:30
"One More Word" – 5:17
"All of the Law" – 4:46
"Torture" – 3:50
"No Release" – 4:52
"Pretty in Pink" (1986 version) – 4:12 (Butler, Ashton, Butler, Morris, Kilburn, Ely)
The 1986 remake of "Pretty in Pink" only appears on the original UK/Euro cassette and CD issues.
Original US LP release
Side one
"Heartbreak Beat" – 5:10
"Shock" – 5:05
"Shadow in My Heart" – 4:07
"Angels Don't Cry" – 5:07
Side two
"Midnight to Midnight" – 4:30
"One More Word" – 5:17
"All of the Law" – 4:46
"Torture" – 3:50
"No Release" – 4:52
Personnel
The Psychedelic Furs
Richard Butler – vocals
John Ashton – guitar
Tim Butler – bass guitar
Mars Williams – horns; saxophone
Paul Garisto – drums
Additional musicians
Marty Williamson – second guitar
Jon Carin – keyboards
Ed Buller – additional keyboards
Steve Scales – percussion
Frank Simms – backing vocals
Pete Hewlett – backing vocals
Production and artwork
Chris Kimsey – producing; mixing
Michael Barbiero – mixing
Nick Egan – art direction, design
Michael Halsband – photography
Videos
Official music videos were produced for the singles "Heartbreak Beat," "Shock," and "Angels Don't Cry", with the latter directed by British filmmaker Tim Pope.