''Capricorn'' is the debut solo album by former

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and

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lead singer,

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. First released in France on the CNR Music label on October 17, 1997, the album was subsequently given a much wider distribution with the North American release on February 10, 1998, through

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, at which point Tramp commenced a solo tour in support of it. The album was also picked up in Britain by

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Background

Tramp started working on the album following the split of ''

'' and the album features former Freak of Nature bandmates, guitarist Kenny Korade and bass player Jerry Best. Former White Lion bass guitarist James LoMenzo performed backing vocals on the album.

Release and promotion

The song "Better Off" was released as Tramp's debut solo single and features his first solo music video. "Already Gone" was also released as a single for the album and "If I Live Tomorrow" was released as a promo single. "Take a Little Time" was released as an EP/Single titled "''Leftovers''" which included "Fears of Yesterday" and "Just a Dream" as B-sides. Following the albums release Tramp reformed White Lion with all new musicians releasing the album '' Remembering White Lion''. Tramp also moved to Australia, with the aim of raising his son away from the rigors of big city life and to plan his next career move.

Track listing

Credits

– vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar * Kenny Korade – guitar * Jerry Best – bass guitar * Dorian Crozier – drums *

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– Hammond organ * James LoMenzo – backing vocals

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Capricorn (Mike Tramp album) 1997 debut albums Mike Tramp albums