On the Fritz is the title of the third album by singer/songwriter Steve Taylor

Steve Taylor

Roland Stephen Taylor , is an American Christian singer, songwriter, record producer and film director.-Early life:Taylor, the eldest of three children, was born in Brawley, California. Taylor's father, Roland Taylor, was a Baptist minister. When Taylor was six years old, the family relocated to...

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Side one

1. "This Disco (Used to Be a Cute Cathedral)" – 4:06
2. "On the Fritz" – 3:56
3. "It's a Personal Thing" – 2:58
4. "To Forgive" – 3:54
5. "You've Been Bought" – 2:45

Side two

1. "You Don't Owe Me Nothing" – 3:22
2. "I Manipulate" – 5:07
3. "Lifeboat" – 4:35
4. "Drive, He Said" – 4:30
5. "I Just Wanna Know" – 4:40

"To Forgive" was inspired by the personal appearance of Pope John Paul II

Pope John Paul II

Blessed Pope John Paul II , born Karol Józef Wojtyła , reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death on 2 April 2005, at of age. His was the second-longest documented pontificate, which lasted ; only Pope Pius IX ...

 with his attempted assassin, Mehmet Ali Agca.

"This Disco (Used To Be A Cute Cathedral)" was inspired by the New York Limelight Club

The Limelight

The Limelight is the name of a chain of nightclubs that were owned and operated by Peter Gatien, located in Atlanta, Hollywood, Florida, and London, and formerly in New York City and Chicago.-History:...

 which was in operation from 1983-2003. It was once known as the "Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion."

Some Band

• Steve Taylor: Vocals, Lin Drum 9000 on "I Manipulate"
• Ian McDonald: Percussion, Guitars, keyboards on "Lifeboat," Alto Sax on "You Don't Owe Me Nothing"
• Tony Davilio: Guitars
• Hugh McCracken
  Hugh McCracken
  Hugh McCracken is a rhythm guitar player and session musician, arranger and producer based in New York.Especially in demand in the 60s, 70s and 80s, he appears on many recordings by Steely Dan, as well as albums by Donald Fagen, Jimmy Rushing, Billy Joel, Roland Kirk, Roberta Flack, B. B...
  
  : Guitars
• George Small
  George Small
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  : Keyboards
• Alan Childs: Drums
• Carmine Rojas
  Carmine Rojas
  Carmine Rojas, Bassist, Musical Director, Composer & Producer born February 14, 1953, Brooklyn, NY.With the efforts and support of his family, friends and professional relationships, Carmine has traveled the World earning the reputation as one of the most renowned and respected bass players in the...
  
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• John McCurry: Guitar Solo on "To Forgive" and "You've Been Bought"
• Cactus Moser: Percussion and Simmons Drums on "I Manipulate"
• Dave Thrush: Alto Sax on "Its A Personal Thing," Tenor Sax on "You Don't Owe Me Nothing"
• Background Vocals by Mary Davis, Beverly Slade, Kitty Markham.
• Finger Snaps on "Drive He Said" by Cactus Moser & Debbie Taylor.

Production notes

• Produced and engineered by Ian McDonald and Steve Taylor.
• Synthesizer Programming: Larry Fast & George Small.
• Engineered by Alan Douches.
• Recorded & Mixed at Grand Slam Studios, West Orange, New Jersey
  West Orange, New Jersey
  West Orange is a township in central Essex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township population was 46,207...
  
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• Assistant Engineers: Joey Flamingo & Jay Healy.
• Mixed by Ian McDonald & Alan Douches.
• Mastered by Greg Calbi at Sterling Sound, New York, New York.