In the Running is the fifth album by British pop musician Howard Jones, released in 1992. It was his last original studio album recorded on the Warner/Elektra label. It contains the US Top 40 hit "Lift Me Up". An acoustic tour took place in 1992 with Howard on grand piano, accompanied by Carol Steele on percussion. The album was remastered and released on CD (with a host of extra tracks) in 2012, with another reissue in 2021.

Production

David Lindley and Midge Ure were among the guitar players who played on In the Running. Jones worked on the album for three years.

Critical reception

Rolling Stone wrote: "If Jones once wrote catchy pop songs, he's now drifting into intricate orchestration, slick production and melodrama." The Chicago Tribune noted that "Jones aims for social statements as a catharsis for change, but the lyrical territory is well-trodden." The Washington Post deemed the album "mainstream, mid-tempo pop-rock."

Track listing

All tracks composed by Howard Jones; except where indicated.

2021 Remaster

Bonus tracks: 11. I. G. Y. (What A Beautiful World) (Single Mix) 12. New Man 13. Takin’ The Time 14. You Say 15. One Last Try (Edit)*

• Previously Unreleased CD Two
• Previously Unreleased CD Three
• Previously Unreleased ** Previously Unreleased Remastered DVD Four:

1. Interview With Howard Jones October 2020:
2. I.G.Y. (What A Beautiful World) (Pebble Mill – 18/05/1993)
3. What Is Love? (Pebble Mill – 18/05/1993)
4. Tears To Tell (Promo Video)
5. Lift Me Up (Promo Video)
6. I.G.Y. (What A Beautiful World) (Promo Video)
7. Tears To Tell (Blue Tint Version) (Promo Video)

Personnel

Production