G. (album)

G.
Studio album by
Gotthard
Released1996
GenreHard rock
Length52:05 (55:21)
LabelBMG
ProducerChris von Rohr
Gotthard chronology
Dial Hard
(1994) 		G.
(1996) 		Open
(1999)
Professional ratings
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G. is the third studio album released by the hard rock band Gotthard. The album peaked at #1 on the Swiss charts and was certified as Platinum for exceeding 30,000 sales.

The original version of "Sweet Little Rock 'n' Roller" first appeared as "Sweet Little R'R'" on Chris von Rohr's 1987 solo album, Hammer & Tongue, re-issued in 1993 as The Good, The Bad and The Dog.

Track listing

All songs written by Steve Lee/Leo Leoni/Chris von Rohr except where noted.

  1. "Sister Moon" – 3:55
  2. "Make My Day" – 3:45
  3. "Mighty Quinn" – 3:15 (Bob Dylan)
  4. "Movin' On" – 3:23
  5. "Let It Be" – 6:17
  6. "Father Is That Enough?" – 4:01
  7. "Sweet Little Rock 'n' Roller" – 3:19 (Chris von Rohr / Maurer)
  8. "Fist In Your Face" – 3:50
  9. "Ride On" – 4:08
  10. "In the Name" – 5:25
  11. "Lay Down the Law" – 3:37
  12. "Hole In One" – 3:11
  13. "One Life, One Soul" – 3:59

Asian version (BMG BVCM-35016) adds the following:

  2. "Immigrant Song" – 3:16 (Jimmy Page / Robert Plant)

BMG Ariola 1996 (74321 43036 2) adds the following:

  2. "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" – 4:38 (Bobby Scott / Bob Russell)

Personnel

Guests:

Production

  • Mixing – Paul Lani, Chris von Rohr and Leo Leoni

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[4] Platinum 50,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Gotthard – G." (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Gotthard – G.". Hung Medien. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Schweizer Jahreshitparade 1996". hitparade.ch. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  4. ^ "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards ('Gotthard')". IFPI Switzerland. Hung Medien. Retrieved March 25, 2024.