| Pictures for Pleasure | ||||
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| Studio album by Charlie Sexton | ||||
| Released | 1985 | |||
| Genre | Rock, new wave | |||
| Length | 40:46 | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
| Producer | Keith Forsey | |||
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| Allmusic | |
Pictures for Pleasure, released in 1985, is the first studio album released by singer/guitarist Charlie Sexton. The album was the first solo effort by the 16-year-old musician who had already secured a reputation as a skilled guitarist.
Pictures for Pleasure can best be described as a combination between Sexton's blues rock roots and the more commercially acceptable new wave genre. The album produced the Billboard Hot 100 #17 hit "Beat's So Lonely".
Producer Keith Forsey also produced Billy Idol's hit albums.
Album - Billboard (North America)
Singles - Billboard (North America)