Victim of Romance


Victim of Romance is singer and songwriter Michelle Phillips's first and only solo album, and was released in February 1977. Despite good reviews, the record was unsuccessful and Phillips then favored her acting career. The front cover photography was by Terry O'Neill.

Critical reception

The Encyclopedia of Popular Music called the album "an unexpected triumph," writing that Moon Martin's contributions were "excellent." No Depression wrote that Phillips's "reported lack of confidence in her solo voice proved unfounded as she showed off a command of a spotlight that was previously diffused by her talented groupmates." Billboard called Victim of Romance a "thoroughly delightful collection of Spectoresque rockers and ballads, dreamy blues, and melodic upbeat pop flavored tunes."

Track listing

  1. "Aching Kind" 3:20
  2. "Let the Music Begin" 3:56
  3. "Victim of Romance" 3:44
  4. "Trashy Rumors" 4:04
  5. "There She Goes" 4:19
  6. "Paid the Price" 2:42
  7. "Baby as You Turn Away" 3:58
  8. "Lady of Fantasy" 3:28
  9. "Just [One Look (Doris Troy song)|Just One Look]" 2:44
  10. "Where's Mine?" 4:03

    Bonus tracks

Bonus tracks on the limited edition, produced in 2005:
  2. "No Love Today"
  3. "Aloha Louie"
  4. "There She Goes"
  5. "The [Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)]"
  6. "Trashy Rumors"
  7. "Guerita"
  8. "Aces with You"
  9. "Champagne and Wine"
  10. "Having His Way"
  11. "You Give Good Phone"

    Personnel

;Technical
  • Kim King, Mike Beiriger, Sherry Klein - engineer
  • Linda King - cover design, artwork
  • Terry O'Neill - front cover photography