new vinyl and tape report

Rip It Up, Issue 110, 1 September 1986, Page 29

new vinyl and tape report

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PAUL SIMON Graceland With 'Graceland', Paul Simon takes his topical storytelling writing into three distinct styles — South African, Cajun and Tex-Mex. Other ingredients in this rich mix include an African choir, Los Lobos,- Everly Bros, Linda Ronstadt and three South African groups. A remarkable return to vinyl by a true master.

JAMES INGRAM Never Felt So Good At last the folow-up to his excellent debut LP. James Ingram is one of the great voices in contemporary music, ' groomed by Quincy Jones' Quest label, here Ingram steps out into funky midtempo 'Always' and classic ballads with the appeal of .his transcendant hit "Ya Mo B There'.

CHRIS THOMPSON The High Cost of Living Chris Thompson is the New Zealander known as lead vocalist Manfred Mann's Earthband and for his own band. Night. Thompson finished fulltime with Manfred Mann in 1979 but continues to sing on LPs and tour. This solo LP features his brassy remake of the Motors' 'Love and Loneliness', reflective ballads and powerful rockers

AL JARREAU L is for Lover This adventurous collaboration with producer Nile Rodgers finds Jarreau singing in his classic jazz style and in an R&B groove with material as diverse as his own originals and even a track written by Scritti Politti. Title track is first hit single.

EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL Baby, The Stars Shine Bright This the third LP by Tracey Thorne and Ben Watt is produced by Mike Hedges (Cure, Siouxsie). Recorded at London's Abbey Road Studio this new LP features a 40-piece orchestra and 8-voice vocal choir.

BODEANS Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams Another wonderful album from Los Angeles indie Slash Records. Produced by T-Bone Burnett, this LP showcases the writing of Bodeans' Lianas and Neumann, Milwaukee's new pop ambassadors. They write irresistable pop/rock tunes, one after another. Don't miss it!

THE B-52's Bouncing Off the Satellites This album features all five of the original Bs2's and is dedicated to the memory of guitarist Ricky Wilson. The first single is dance sure-shot “Summer of Love' and likely follow-up is warped sequel to 'Girl from Ipanema' called 'Girl from Ipanema Goes to Greenland'. As wacky, fresh and unique as ever!

CHICAGO 18 On this their third Warner Bros album, once again David Foster produces but soloing bassist Peter Cetera is replaced by Jason Scheff. One of the 1 0 originals is an update of their 1970 hit '25 or 6 to 4'. It's a smash hit once again!

RICOCASEK This Side of Paradise Ric continues to develop his solo niche independent of the Cars' distinctive > sound. Collaborators such as Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens, Tom Verlaine, members of Cars and producer Chris Hughes (Tears For Fears) all contribute muscle to Ric Ocasek's distinctive lyrical and vocal style.

ALPHAVILLE Afternoons in Utopia This Berlin based trio is releasing its second LP, following-up their debut 'Forever Young'. Founding members Gold & Lloyd have been joined by new recruit Ricky Echolette. More entrancing, sophisticated pop/rock >7 including single 'Dance With Me'.

Other new albums to look out for: in the METAL arena, look for new Triumph LP The Sport of Kings', Metallica 'Ride the Lightning'.

There are several important film soundtrack LPs on release - Psycho 3, Coalminer's Daughter (Sissy Spacek), American

Anthem (with Andy Taylor hit Take It Easy' plus tracks by INXS, Stevie Nicks, Mr Mister), and Stand By Me.

New acts on release: Aussies Huxton Creepers with T 2 Days to Paris', Peter Case with self-titled debut on Geffen Records.