Putting It Straight

Putting It Straight
Studio album by
Pat Travers
Released1977
Recorded1977
Studioat Eastern Sound, Toronto, Canada
Genre
Length36:59
LabelPolydor
ProducerDennis MacKay, Pat Travers
Pat Travers chronology
Makin' Magic
(1977) 		Putting It Straight
(1977) 		Heat In The Street
(1978)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
Record Mirror[2]

Putting It Straight is a third rock album by Pat Travers. It was released in 1977 on Polydor Records.

The songs were listed on the back cover of the album in a different sequence than on the original LP pressing. Some later CD versions had the songs in the incorrect order as listed on the back cover. "Gettin' Betta" was a track that was often played in Travers' late 70s sets and "Dedication" remains a stand out song on the album.

Original LP track listing

All tracks composed by Pat Travers; except where indicated

Side One

  1. "Life in London" - 4:22
  2. "It Ain't What It Seems" - 4:13
  3. "Speakeasy" - 3:18
  4. "Runnin' from the Future" - 3:47
  5. "Lovin' You" - 4:03

Side Two

  1. "Off Beat Ride" [instrumental] - 4:36
  2. "Gettin' Betta" (Peter Cowling, Travers) - 4:45
  3. "Dedication Parts 1 & 2" - 7:55

Incorrect CD track sequence

  1. "Life in London"
  2. "Gettin' Betta"
  3. "Runnin' from the Future"
  4. "It Ain't What It Seems"
  5. "Off Beat Ride"
  6. "Lovin' You"
  7. "Dedication"
  8. "Speakeasy"

Personnel

Additional personnel

Charts

Album - Billboard

Year Chart Position
1978 Pop Albums 70[3]

References

  1. ^ Allmusic review
  2. ^ Pike, Kelly (12 November 1977). "Review: Pat Travers — Putting It Straight" (PDF). Record Mirror. p. 12. ISSN 0144-5804. Retrieved 16 May 2021 – via American Radio History.
  3. ^ Billboard Pop Chart