The Urge is the third solo album released by bassist Stuart Hamm, released in 1991. It was the first of Hamm's solo albums to feature vocals, and included guest appearances by guitarist Eric Johnson and Tommy Lee of Mötley Crüe. The song "Quahogs Anyone?" was recorded live at Santa Barbara on September 27, 1990.
Hamm's signature Fender bass guitar was also called "The Urge", and was followed by "The Urge II".
Track listing
"Welcome to My World" – 1:36
"The Hammer" – 4:53
"Who Do You Want Me to Be Today?" – 6:07
"If You're Scared, Stay Home!" – 5:32
"Our Dreams" – 6:05
"Lone Star" – 7:24
"Quahogs Anyone? (119, 120 Whatever It Takes)" – 6:12
"The Urge" – 7:09
"As Children" – 6:01
Personnel
Stuart Hamm - Bass guitar, Piccolo Bass, Vocals, Background Vocals and Keyboards
Eric Johnson - Electric Guitar on "Our Dreams" and "Lone Star"