See It Through My Eyes
Studio album by
Meredith Brooks
ReleasedNovember 11, 1997
Recorded1986
GenreRock, synth-pop
Length34:54
LabelAriola (1986 self-titled), Bizarre Planet Entertainment (See It Through My Eyes)
Producer
Meredith Brooks chronology
Blurring the Edges
(1997)		 See It Through My Eyes
(1997)		 Deconstruction
(1999)

See It Through My Eyes is the reissue of American singer-songwriter Meredith Brooks' self-titled debut studio album. Originally released in 1986 as Meredith Brooks by Ariola, the album was reissued on November 11, 1997, by Bizarre Planet Entertainment. The record label intended to capitalize on Brooks' newfound success following the release of her second album, Blurring the Edges (1997).

Background

Recorded in 1984, the album was originally released as Meredith Brooks in 1986 by Ariola Records. It was released exclusively in Europe and received minimal recognition.[1] In an effort to capitalize on Brooks' newfound success following Blurring the Edges, Bizarre Planet Entertainment reissued the album in November 1997 under the title See It Through My Eyes.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
Entertainment WeeklyD[1]

See It Through My Eyes received generally unfavorable critical reception. AllMusic assigned the album a two star rating out of five.[2] David Browne of Entertainment Weekly referred to the album as the "spandex-clad skeleton in [Brooks'] closet," further stating that the songs are "blatant rip-offs of ’80s hits."[1]

Track listing

See It Through My Eyes – Standard edition[3]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Pick It Up"
  • Robert Burns
  • William Burns
3:21
2."The Look"
  • J. Robinson
  • J. Boiden
3:22
3."You're Gonna Miss My Loving"David Perry3:00
4."See It Through My Eyes"Meredith Brooks3:26
5."Thunder and Lightning"
  • Brooks
  • W. Burns
4:03
6."Video Idol"
  • Brooks
  • W. Burns
  • Perry
3:50
7."Jessica"
  • Brooks
  • W. Burns
  • Perry
3:50
8."Company Man"
  • R. Burns
  • W. Burns
  • Robert Miranda
3:30
9."Your Attention"
  • Brooks
  • W. Burns
3:07
10."Who's Fooling Who"Brooks3:57
Total length:35:26

Personnel

Production

  • Producers: David Perry, Jack Robinson
  • Engineer: David Perry
  • Mastering: Herb Jung
  • Photography: Robert Duffey

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 David Browne (November 14, 1997). "Music Review: 'The Beacon Street Collection';'See It Through My Eyes'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  2. 1 2 "See It Through My Eyes – Meredith Brooks". AllMusic. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  3. ↑ See It Through My Eyes (CD liner notes). Meredith Brooks. Bizarre Planet Entertainment. 1997. 17767-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)



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