Suzi’s fourth album, Aggro-Phobia, was recorded in the Autumn of 1976 and released in January 1977. It’s the only Quatro album to be produced by Suzi’s mentor, Mickie Most.
Aggro-Phobia is a classic that deserves recognition for its unique sound, with its powerful lyrics, infectious melodies, and hard-hitting beats.
Track Listing
- Side one
- Heartbreak Hotel
- Don’t Break My Heart
- Make Me Smail (Come Up And See Me)
- What’s It Like To Be Loved
- Tear Me Apart
- Side two
- The Honkytonk Downstairs
- Half As Much As Me
- Close The Door
- American Lady
- Wake Up Little Susie
Album Overview
“Aggro-Phobia” was recorded in late 1976 at Château Du Regarde, Oise, France, with the RAK mobile.
After experimenting with a funkier sound on her previous album, “Your Mama Won’t Like Me“, this album largely returned to the rock sound of Suzi’s first two albums.
Singles from “Aggro-Phobia”
- “Tear Me Apart” (Released 1976)
- “Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)” (Released 1976)
- ”Half As Much As Me (Released in 1977 in Japan only)
Chart Performance
The album itself found success in the Australian Albums Chart, where it peaked at number 84, and in the German Albums Chart, reaching number 39.
The single “Tear Me Apart” achieved similar success, peaking at number 27 on the UK Official Singles Chart, number 25 in Australia, and number 42 in Japan. Additionally, “Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)” made an appearance on the Japanese charts, reaching number 93.
Album Credits
Personnel
- Suzi Quatro – Lead Vocals, Bass Guitar
- Len Tucky – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
- Mike Deacon – Keyboards, Backing Vocals
- Dave Neal – Drums, Backing vocals
| Producer | MIckie Most – All tracks except side 1, Track 4 “Whats It Like To Be Loved” Mike Chapman – Track 4 “Whats It Like To Be Loved” |
| Recorded and Mixed | On the RAK Records Mobile at The Château Du Regard, France |