Just Visiting This Planet
album by John Benitez
Just Visiting This Planet is the second album by Jellybean, the nickname for American producer, remixer and songwriter John Benitez. The album was released in 1987 and contains the singles "Who Found Who", "The Real Thing", "Jingo" and "Just a Mirage".
In 2012, the album was remastered and expanded by Cherry Red Records. It features five remixes, including a remix of the song "Sidewalk Talk", the original version being released as a single in 1985 and was not included on the original album. "Sidewalk Talk" was written by Madonna, who also provides backing vocals.
Critical reception
Reviewing the reissue, Record Collector wrote that while "the synth stabs, LinnDrum gloops and crashing beats sometimes date the set, tracks such as 'Walking In My Sleep' [are] quintessential exercises in 80s New York studio excess."
Track listing
Personnel
Adapted from the Just Visiting This Planet liner notes.
Musicians
Production
Produced by Jellybean for Jellybean Productions, Inc.
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