Foreigner (Foreigner album)
Foreigner is the self-titled debut studio album by the British-American rock band Foreigner, released in March 1977. It spawned several hit singles, including "Feels Like the First Time," "Cold as Ice," and "Long, Long Way from Home," establishing the band as a major force in the burgeoning arena rock scene.
The album was produced by John Boylan and engineered by Tony Bongiovi. Its sound is characterized by a blend of hard rock guitars, melodic vocals from Lou Gramm, and sophisticated songwriting from Mick Jones. The success of Foreigner was instrumental in launching the band's career, reaching number 4 on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States and selling over five million copies, achieving 5x platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
The album's track listing includes:
- Feels Like the First Time
- Cold as Ice
- Starrider
- Headknocker
- The Damage Is Done
- Long, Long Way from Home
- Woman Oh Woman
- At Least I Have You
- Fool for You Anyway
- I Need You
Foreigner is widely regarded as a classic rock album and is frequently cited as one of the best debut albums of all time. Its commercial success and enduring popularity cemented Foreigner's place in rock history.