I Don't Know Why I Act This Way

I Don't Know Why I Act This Way is the fourth solo album by American singer-songwriter Jude Cole, released by Island Records on September 25, 1995.

A follow-up effort to Start the Car and A View from 3rd Street, I Don't Know Why I Act This Way discusses a variety of human emotions and conditions. Described as Cole's most "intense" lyrical effort, it is complete with complex arrangements and production. The album cover depicts Cole in the foreground, with the background a direct recreation of Edward Hopper's work. Specifically, the left side bears a powerful resemblance to Nighthawks, while the right is a direct copy of 7 AM.

Track listing

Credits

Personnel

• Jude Cole – vocals, backing vocals, acoustic piano, guitars, bass (6)
• Jon Brion – Wurlitzer electric piano, Chamberlin, calliope, harmonium, guitars
• Mark Goldenberg – Hammond organ, guitars
• Phil Parlapiano – accordion
• Steve Porcaro – keyboards (5), acoustic piano (5)
• Ron Aniello – various sounds
• Lyle Workman – guitar solo (7)
• Paul Bushnell – bass (1–5, 7–10)
• Pat Mastelotto – drums, percussion
• Michael Lawrence – percussion (7)
• Chris Botti – trumpet
• Martin Tillman – cello
• Sally Dworsky – guest vocals (1)
• Kiefer Sutherland – guest vocals (5)
• Sam Llanas – guest vocals (6)

Production

• John S. Carter – A&R
• Ron Aniello – producer
• Jude Cole – producer
• Kevin Killen – producer, engineer, mixing
• John Paterno – additional engineer, assistant engineer
• Tom Nellen – assistant engineer
• Dave Shiffman – assistant engineer
• Bob Ludwig – mastering at Gateway Mastering (Portland, Maine)
• Duane Cole – guitar technician
• Matthew Schwartz – A&R coordinator
• Tony Wright – artwork
• Kristen Briggs – other photography
• Dorothy Low – booklet photography
• Siddons & Associates – management

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