Mr. Mister was formed in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1982. The band’s most well-known lineup consisted of Richard Page (lead vocals, bass), Steve George (keyboards, backing vocals), Pat Mastelotto (drums), and Steve Farris (guitar). They released four studio albums over their career and are best known for their chart-topping hits “Broken Wings” and “Kyrie.” Their second album, Welcome to the Real World, achieved significant commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
MR. MISTER STUDIO ALBUMS
I Wear the Face
Released 1984
I Wear the Face is the debut studio album by Mr. Mister, released in 1984 by RCA Records. The album was recorded at Sound City Studios in Van Nuys, California, and produced by Peter McIan. Despite moderate commercial success, it showcased the band’s potential with singles like “Hunters of the Night” and “Talk the Talk.”
CD Track Listings:
- “Hunters of the Night” – 5:10
- “Code of Love” – 4:27
- “Partners in Crime” – 4:20
- “32” – 3:27
- “Runaway” – 4:19
- “Talk the Talk” – 4:21
- “I’ll Let You Drive” – 4:13
- “I Get Lost Sometimes” – 4:07
- “I Wear the Face” – 4:56
- “Life Goes On” – 3:49
Welcome to the Real World
Released 1985
Welcome to the Real World is the second studio album by Mr. Mister, released in 1985 by RCA Records. The album was recorded at Puk Recording Studios in Denmark and produced by Paul DeVilliers. This album marked the band’s commercial breakthrough, reaching number one on the Billboard 200 chart. It includes the number one hits “Broken Wings” and “Kyrie,” and the top ten hit “Is It Love.”
CD Track Listings:
- “Black/White” – 4:18
- “Uniform of Youth” – 4:25
- “Don’t Slow Down” – 4:30
- “Run to Her” – 3:37
- “Into My Own Hands” – 5:12
- “Is It Love” – 3:34
- “Kyrie” – 4:25
- “Broken Wings” – 5:36
- “Tangent Tears” – 3:21
- “Welcome to the Real World” – 4:19
Go On…
Released 1987
Go On… is the third studio album by Mr. Mister, released in 1987 by RCA Records. The album was recorded at various studios, including A&M Studios in Hollywood, California. Produced by Kevin Killen, the album did not achieve the same level of commercial success as its predecessor but includes notable tracks such as “Something Real (Inside Me/Inside You)” and “Healing Waters.”
CD Track Listings:
- “Stand and Deliver” – 5:33
- “Healing Waters” – 5:00
- “Dust” – 4:28
- “Something Real (Inside Me/Inside You)” – 4:19
- “The Tube” – 4:31
- “Control” – 4:12
- “Watching the World” – 4:18
- “Power Over Me” – 4:12
- “Man of a Thousand Dances” – 4:52
- “The Border” – 5:40
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Pull
Released 2010
Pull is the fourth studio album by Mr. Mister, recorded in 1989-1990 but released in 2010 by Little Dume Recordings. The album was recorded at various studios, including Ocean Way Recording in Hollywood, California, and produced by the band members themselves. Although recorded during the band’s original run, it remained unreleased until 2010. The album features a more mature sound and includes tracks like “Waiting in My Dreams” and “Close Your Eyes.”
CD Track Listings:
- “Learning to Crawl” – 5:30
- “Waiting in My Dreams” – 4:59
- “Crazy Boy” – 5:17
- “Close Your Eyes” – 4:58
- “Lifetime” – 4:39
- “I Don’t Know Why” – 4:57
- “We Belong to No One” – 5:19
- “Burning Bridge” – 4:44
- “No Words to Say” – 6:02
- “Surrender” – 5:15
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