SINGLES BAR

Rip It Up, Issue 74, 1 September 1983, Page 24

SINGLES BAR

Mark Phillips

Echo and the Bunnymen^ Never Stop (Discotheque) ' 12" (WEA) The bunnies are jumping. The Cutter proved there was room for them on the dancefloor and 'Never Stop hammers home.. the fact.. Violin intro gives way to. percussion and piano. An anthem delivery from Mac and just the right amount of those strippedback dancey bits everyone loves. Scrummy. Not only that, you also get a summer version of Heads Will Roll' and the original version of The Cutter'. Yazoo Nobody's Diary 12" (Mute) Yazoo were never meant to keep, so it's quite acceptable for them to make like a banana prior to the second album's release. This extended version is infinitely richer than the 7", although still a trifle boring. Turn it over for 'State Farm’, their best effort since

the evergreen 'Situation'. Spear of Destiny Flying Scotsman 12" (Burning Rome) .Kirk Brandon tries his. new flavour and succeeds in reaching new heights of boredom. Give me spears of asparagus any day. ,Yellossj9Hfeflol|^fefeHM 1 Love You (Stiff) Yello are Swiss, that's all you need to know. Kraut style cream synth in a chunky form, nice in discos or on crumpets. David Grant

Stop and Go (Chrysalis) Debut single from the former Linx vocalist and soul food gourmet. The Jackson recipe is prevalent in production and image. Could have worked on a slightly better song, instead it pales against the best work of Linx. Freeez 1.0. U. (Beggars Banquet) Freeez haven't had a. hit since Southern Freeez', back in 'Bl. So in came current hotshot New York dance producer Arthur Baker. He ;threw in a few of the right ingredients, you know, overpowering synth bass, pulsating drum, teaspoon of yeast. Into a hot oven and it's rising up the charts. Whodini

Haunted House of Rock (Jive) This time without the able

assistance of Thomas Dolby. Sort of 'Monster Mash' goes rap when the NY DJs go to Blighty. Lots of fun and absolutely non fattening. PaulLYounglßfcWWPWW Wherever I Lay My Hat 12" (CBS)

From vocalist ■ with a little known soul covers band to overnight sex symbol. Paul Young slows down an old Marvin Gaye song to a more modern Marvin feel and, Bob's your uncle, a huge hit and a dinner date with Tracie. Poor sod. Best course? Dessert, Sex' a Gabi Delgadoish Eurofunkette.

Style Council Long Hot Summer 12" (Polydor) In June, Weller (the Capuccino Kid) : and Talbot went to Paris. Unable to get a table at Maxims, they went into the studio and conjured up this little masterpiece. Very sweet, in the 'Wherever I Lay My Sexual Healing' mould with luscious backing vocals. A huge summer hit that should go down well with a bottle :of beaujolais. Ministry I Wanted To Tell Her 12" (Arista)

This band could single-handedly change my opinion of Americans. Tight, true white funk that makes New Order sound like the rustle of an empty chip bag. Whoops, I think I'd better leave. After dinner mint, anyone?