Break Like the Wind

by Spinal Tap

Overview

Since Spinal Tap only existed for the 1984 film This Is Spinal Tap, the idea that Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer were actually going to release a studio album rather than a soundtrack brought on a tremendous amount of anticipation. The resulting product is Break Like the Wind, a record that, like the 1984 soundtrack, boasts powerful guitar and surprisingly decent vocals, along with some quite silly song themes. Unfortunately, when it comes to satirical bands, one can only hear these kind of songs a certain number of times before they become tedious. Instead of sticking to its roots, the album is also sometimes overshadowed by its celebrity appearances and heavy performances, which make it seem like the players were actually trying to make their listeners think that the album wasn't just a big joke. Break Like the Wind may have not been the comeback everyone was hoping for, but it certainly has enough amusing moments to be worth a listen. ~ Barry Weber

Product Details

Release Date:	09/05/2025
Label:	Geffen Records
UPC:	0602478147081

Tracks

1. Bitch School
2. The Majesty Of Rock
3. Diva Fever
4. Just Begin Again
5. Cash On Delivery
6. The Sun Never Sweats
7. Rainy Day Sun
8. Break Like The Wind
9. Stinkin' Up The Great Outdoors
10. Springtime
11. Clam Caravan
12. Christmas With The Devil
13. Now Leaving On Track 13
14. All The Way Home

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Spinal Tap   Primary Artist
Steve Lukather   Guest Artist,Piano,Guitar
Cher   Guest Artist
Joe Satriani   Guest Artist,Guitar
Slash   Guest Artist,Guitar
Jeff Beck   Guest Artist,Guitar
Dweezil Zappa   Guitar
Waddy Wachtel   Slide Guitar
Luis Conte   Percussion
Nicky Hopkins   Keyboards
Timothy B. Schmit   Vocals (Background)
Tommy Funderburk   Vocals (Background)
Ric Shrimpton   Drums
Derek Smalls   Bass,Vocals
Jeffrey "C.J." Vanston   Keyboards
Nigel Tufnel   Sitar,Guitar,Vocals
Eric "Stumpy Joe" Childs   Drums
David St. Hubbins   Guitar,Vocals
Jimmie Wood   Harmonica

Technical Credits

Joe Henry   Assistant Producer,Production Assistant
Kathy Hiraga   Design
Terri Apanasewicz   Make-Up
Fleur Thiemeyer   Stylist
Jonas Livingston   Art Direction
Kosh   Design
Barton Stevens   Assistant Engineer
David Mansfield   String Arrangements
Erick Labson   Remastering
Walter Becker   Liner Notes
Niko Bolas   Mixing,Engineer
Mike Piersante   Assistant Engineer
Noel Hazen   Assistant Engineer
Annette Cisneros   Assistant Engineer
David Bianco   Mixing
Eddy Schreyer   Mastering
Marc DeSisto   Engineer
Danny Kortchmar   Producer
Dave Jerden   Mixing,Producer
T-Bone Burnett   Mixing,Producer
Leif Mases   Engineer
Bryan Carlstrom   Engineer
Danny Alonso   Mixing,Mixing Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Jeanne Bradshaw   Liner Notes
Dave Collins   Mastering
Derek Smalls   Composer
Jeffrey "C.J." Vanston   Arranger,Orchestration
Greg Loskorn   Mixing Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Peter Darley Miller   Photography
Nigel Tufnel   Composer
David St. Hubbins   Composer
Marc Hazen   Engineer
Spinal Tap   Producer
Tchad Blake   Engineer
Steve Lukather   Arranger,Producer,Orchestration