Animotion (album)


Animotion is the self-titled debut studio album from Los Angeles synth-pop sextet Animotion. It was released in 1984 on Mercury Records and features the group's biggest hit single, "Obsession".
Later in 1984, the album was released in Canada as The Language of Attraction, omitting the song "Turn Around".

Canadian release

The album was released in Canada with the title The Language of Attraction. The song "Turn Around" was not included on this version, and "Run to Me" was moved up track 4 in its place. By the time of The Language of Attractions release, keyboardist Greg Smith was listed as an official band member in the credits, while Paul Antonelli is simply listed as an "additional musical contributor."

Chart performance

The album spent 17 weeks on the US Billboard 200 album charts and reached its peak position of number 28 in May 1985.

Track listing

All songs written by Bill Wadhams, except where noted.
  1. "Obsession" – 5:34
  2. "Let Him Go" – 4:16
  3. "Everything's Leading to You" – 4:42
  4. "Turn Around" – 3:54
  5. "Fun Fun Fun" – 3:44
  6. "Tremble" – 4:32
  7. "Holding You" – 4:40
  8. "Run to Me" – 4:13
  9. "Open Door" – 4:05

Personnel

Animotion
  • Astrid Plane – vocals
  • Paul Antonelli – keyboards
  • Bill Wadhams – guitars, vocals
  • Don Kirkpatrick – guitars
  • Charles “Char” Ottavio – bass guitar
  • Frenchy O'Brien – drums, percussion
Additional personnel
Production