Tom Petty's belief in rock integrity
The warm yet sharp sound is imbued with sincere words and melodies, making this a work that reflects the conscience of American rock.
"Hard Promises" is an album in which Tom Petty inscribes his ideals and beliefs into music. The guitar-driven sound is simple yet tense, and the lyrics are permeated with a sincere view of humanity. The band's unity is outstanding, and the performance carefully complements even the most delicate melodies. It conveys an attitude that transcends commercial success and pursues the value of music itself. This album embodies the virtues of American rock.
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A:
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1)
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The Waiting
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2)
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A Woman In Love (It's Not Me)
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3)
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Nightwatchman
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Something Big
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Kings Road
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B:
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1)
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Letting You Go
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2)
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A Thing About You
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3)
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Insider
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4)
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The Criminal Kind
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5)
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You Can Still Change Your Mind
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Engineer [Assistant Engineer] - Brad Gilderman
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Producer - Jimmy Iovine
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Electric Guitar [6 & 12-String], Autoharp, Accordion, Harmonium, Bass Guitar - Mike Campbell
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Written-By - Mike Campbell (A2, A3, B5)
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Photography By [Innersleeve: Photo Collage] - Lynn Goldsmith
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Engineer - Shelly Yakus
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Organ, Piano, Vocals, Photography By [Innersleeve: Photo Collage] - Benmont Tench
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Producer, Written-By - Tom Petty
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Vocals, Electric Guitar [12 & 6-String], Acoustic Guitar - T.P.
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Percussion - Phil Jones (3)
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Drums, Vocals - Stan Lynch
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Photography By [Front Cover], Photography By [Innersleeve: Group photo & lyric insert], Photography By [Innersleeve: Photo Collage] - Joel Bernstein
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Photography By [Back Cover T.P. Photo], Photography By [Innersleeve: Photo Collage] - Henry Diltz
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Mastered By - Chris Bellman
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Lacquer Cut By - CB
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Engineer [Assistant Engineer] - Tori Swenson
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Bass Guitar - Ron Blair
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Management - Tony Dimitriades
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Art Direction, Design - Art Hotel
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Art Direction, Design - Tommy Steele (2)
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Photography By [Back Cover except T.P.], Photography By [Innersleeve: Photo Collage] - Dennis Callahan
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Illustration [Hand Coloring] - Bennett Hall
