Animals with Human Intelligence

by Enuff Z'nuff

Overview

Enuff Z'Nuff's fortunes were quickly spiraling out of control by the time they released their third album, Animals with Human Intelligence, in 1993. The previous year had seen them dropped by record company Atco (which had somehow managed to completely bury their incredible sophomore album, Strength), only to be snapped right back up by Arista Records -- not exactly a force in hard rock circles either. Still, the band rose to the challenge with a strong, if erratic, effort, featuring such awesome examples of post-Cheap Trick melodic rock like "Right by Your Side" and "One Step Closer to You," as well as noticeably forced metallic numbers like "Black Rain" and "Master of Pain." Also on offer is one of the band's most psychedelic moments ("The Love Train"), a ballad to die for ("Innocence"), and an unquestionable career highlight in "Mary Anne Lost Her Baby," whose at once beautiful and terrifying melodies perfectly complement its painful portrayal of abortion-related guilt. Sadly, the band's new label proved as incompetent as their last and this album too would sink without a trace. Spectacularly named drummer Vikki Foxx added insult to injury by quitting to join Vince Neil's band as soon as the sessions for Animals wrapped; and with lead guitarist Derek Frigo also with one foot out the door, Enuff Z'Nuff's tragic, comic career began to slide into obscurity. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia

Product Details

Release Date:	10/13/2023
Label:	Cleopatra
UPC:	0889466216916
Rank:	38130

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Enuff Z'nuff   Primary Artist
Steve Zoloto   Saxophone
Kim Bullard   Keyboards
Chip Znuff   Bass,Guitar,Vocals,8-String Bass,Guitar (Bass),12-String Bass Guitar
Vic Foxx   Drums
Mark Colby   Saxophone
Steve Eisen   Saxophone
Gary Fry   Keyboards,Saxophone
Donnie Vie   Piano,Guitar,Vocals,Harmonica,Slide Guitar,Sound Effects
Derek Frigo   Guitar
Leo Kawczinski   Saxophone
Brian Ripp   Saxophone,Sound Effects
Jon Negus   Saxophone
Sonny Znuff   Sound Effects

Technical Credits

Kim Bullard   Keyboard Arrangements
Chip Znuff   Composer,Producer,Assistant Engineer,Production Assistant
Bruce Breckenfeld   Engineer
Jeff Katz   Photography
Eric Gast   Engineer
Doug McBride   Engineer
David Wild   Liner Notes
Ulrich Wild   Engineer
John Armstrong   Engineer,Programming
Richie Zito   Producer
George Marino   Mastering
Donnie Vie   Composer,Producer,Assistant Engineer,Production Assistant
Phil Bonanno   Engineer,Producer
Phil Kaffel   Engineer
Nigel Green   Mixing
Brian Scheuble   Engineer
Elisa Keogh   Art Direction
James Hoffman   Programming
Kevin Gilroy   Engineer
Jeff Henderson   Illustrations
Lawrence Ethan   Engineer
Chad Munsey   Engineer
John Lappen   Executive Reissue Producer
Pat Naderhoff   Stylist
Dave Mauragas   Engineer