24 Carrots
24 Carrots is the ninth studio album by Al Stewart, released in 1980. It was Stewart's first album with his new band Shot in the Dark. Tracks 1–4 are co-written with Peter White. The single "Midnight Rocks" reached #24 on the Billboard chart in 1980. Two other singles were released from the album: "Mondo Sinistro" and "Paint By Numbers". The album has been re-released in 2007 with bonus tracks and in 2020 for its 40th anniversary.
Three music videos were created for the singles, with them featuring Stewart and backing band Shot in the Dark playing in a typical band set-up, although the "Mondo Sinistro" video also featured Stewart in some quirky restaurant scenes hitting on a young waitress.
Track listing
All tracks composed by Al Stewart except A 1–4 by Al Stewart and Peter White.1980 Original LP edition
1994 Razor &; Tie edition bonus tracks
2007 [Collector's Choice Music] edition bonus tracks
2020 Esoteric Recordings (Cherry Red UK) 40th Anniversary 3CD set
Personnel
- Al Stewart – vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, synthesizer
- Peter White – keyboards, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, synthesizer
- Adam Yurman – electric guitar, backing vocals
- Robin Lamble – bass guitar, backing vocals, acoustic guitar, percussion
- Krysia Kristianne – backing vocals
- Bryan Savage – alto saxophone, flute
- Harry Stinson – backing vocals
- Ken Nicol – backing vocals
- Bob Marlette – keyboards, synthesizer
- Russ Kunkel – drums
- Mark Sanders – drums
- Jeff Porcaro – drums
- Steve Chapman – drums
- Beau Segal – drums
- Lenny Castro – congas
- Robin Williamson – mandocello
- Sylvia Woods – Celtic harp
- Jerry McMillan – violin
Charts
| Chart | Position |
| Australia | 51 |
| Canada | 49 |
| United States | 37 |