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Cheap Trick - In Color

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*In Color* is the second studio album by the American rock band Cheap Trick, originally released in 1977 through Epic Records. Produced by Tom Werman, the record introduced a distinctly polished and pop-oriented production style, contrasting significantly with the raw, heavy tone of their self-titled debut earlier that same year. The album features several of the band's enduring compositions, including "I Want You to Want Me" and "Southern Girls." It served as a foundational release for the power pop genre and was aimed at expanding the band's commercial reach before achieving mainstream breakthrough.

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Why does Cheap Trick's "In Color" sound so different from their first album?

"In Color" has a distinctly polished and pop-oriented sound because it was produced by Tom Werman, who intentionally smoothed out the band's raw tone. Released in 1977 through Epic Records, the audio mix was specifically tailored for radio play, contrasting sharply with their heavier debut.

Is the famous version of "I Want You to Want Me" on the "In Color" album?

While the original studio version of "I Want You to Want Me" does appear on "In Color," the famous, highly energetic version is actually from the 1978 live album "At Budokan." The studio track on the 1977 release is much slower and more power-pop oriented.

Did Cheap Trick ever remix the "In Color" album?

Yes, the band had long expressed dissatisfaction with Tom Werman's original 1977 production, feeling it lacked the heavy guitar punch of their live sound. A remixed version of the album was later released to better capture the band's original, rawer vision.

Who played bass on Cheap Trick's "In Color"?

Tom Petersson played bass on the record, utilizing his signature 12-string bass to give the album its distinctive low-end growl. The album features the classic original lineup of Petersson, Robin Zander, Rick Nielsen, and Bun E. Carlos.

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