The New Music Report

Rip It Up, Issue 144, 1 July 1989, Page 11

The New Music Report

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PHOEBE SNOW Something Real One of the key women artists of the 70s returns to the charts with her unique style that's been described as “folk-jazz fusion”, a style that embraces the blues and atouch of the torch singer. On Something Real Phoebe has lush harmonies but can groove on revived ‘Bestof My Love’ andfunkyon . mid-tempo ‘Soothin”.

BLUE RODEO Diamond Mine Aftertheir hit debut LP Outskirts, this Canadian band have produced an extraordinary 13 track follow-up with songs ranging from ethereal country ballads to neo-psychedelic rave-ups to timeless rock’n’roll. Try ‘Ballad of the Dime Store Greaser and the Blonde Mona Lisa’. :

NEW YORK STORIES Original Movie Soundtrack This acclaimed movie has a unique soundtirack of classic recordings from Stephane Grappelli and Django Rheinhartto Transvision Vamp's ‘Sex Kick’ with Procul Harem's ‘Whiter Shade of Pale’ and Bob Dylan’s ‘Like A Rolling Stone’, somehere in the middle. Timeless music.

GUADALCANAL DIARY Flip-Flop A band who hail from Georgia like R.E.M. and whose rise from obscurity has parralled R.E.M.— Don Dixon produces Flip Flop, their fourth Elektra LP. There's the pure-pop adrenalin of ‘Look Up’ or the 10,000 Maniacs feel (with more edge) on first single ‘Always Saturday’, the psychedelic-tinged ‘Fade Out’ or the hard-hitting riffs of "Whiskey Talk'.

ALANNAH MYLES : Alannah Myles. - A native Toronto singer who has wowed live audiences with her powerful singing. On this her recording debut Alannah shows her songwriting and arranging abilities creating timeless rock & roll, entrenched in the blues. This young womaniis poisedto achieve phenomenal success the world over. .

ICE-T Rhyme Pays The first LP from the recent rapping tourist, Ice-T, has been imported into NZ from the USA. You need the full Ice-T story and here he fells it like it is! Check out ‘Somebody Gotta do It (Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy’), ‘l Love Ladies’, ‘Sex’ and ‘Squeeze the Trigger'. Vintage Ice!

PATMETHENY GROUP Letter From Home One of the most innovative guitarits / jazz composers in contemporary music is back with an all originals, new album by his magnificent six-piece band, with such excellent players as Lyle Mays etc. Perfect music.

THROWING MUSES Hunkpapa This Boston-based quartet are one of the handful of truly innovative new musical arrivals —first discovered by the British indie label 4AD. Now this, their third album shows thattheir promise has been fullfilled. Hunkpapai aremarkable album from an ensemble whose instincts for originality are unerring.

KON KAN Moveto Move The guys that have given you the hit single ‘| Beg Your Pardon’ and hot new single ‘Harry Houdini’ have a whole album of fabulous tunes — such as ‘Glue and Fire’, ‘Puss N’ Boots’/ ‘These . . Boots Are Made For Walking’. Massive pop music— hearing is believing!

JACKSON BROWNE Worldln Motion Jackson Browne makes a fine return to popular music with this new album. Once again Browne's fine musicianship and songwrifing skills are used to communicate his intelligent reflections on contemporary issues. The man who played the first NZ Greenpeace concertis at his best, here on Worldin Motion. :

MARRIED TO THE MOB Original Movie Soundtrack This brilliant Jonathan Demme (director of Talking Heads' Stop Making Sense) movie has am electic soundtrack with Brian Eno singing a soul song and great performances by Ziggy Marley, Debbie Harry, The Feelies, Sinead O'Connor, New Order and Chris Isaak. A captivating collection. .

GHOSTBUSTERS 2 Original Movie Soundtrack This excellent soundtrack to this blockbuster movie, has new songs by Bobby Brown {'We're back’ and new single ‘On Our Own’), Run DMC's great version of the ‘Ghostbusters’ song, plus tracks by New Edition, Elton John, Glenn Frey, Doug E. Fresh and Oingo Boingo.

SKYY Start of ARomance This fine New York funk group has strutted their stuff for a decade but they're hotter than ever now with atop black chart hit ‘Start of a Romance’. Produceris Randy Muller (the man behind Inner Circle too), soif you like soulful funky grroves — this one's for you... -

N SHINEHEAD . P Unity = Thisleading rapper’s excellent albumiis available in stores now. It features the popular ‘Chain Gang Rap’, ‘Hello Y'All’ and hot USA single ‘Gimme No Crack'. His reggae rap mix is unique — check out ‘Raggamuffin’ — check outthe * whole album Unity. (Hurry it's an import fromthe USAI). :

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LICENCETOKILL Original Movie Soundtrack The lastestin a long line of James Bond hit movies with Timothy Dalton returning as Agent 007. This album contains the smash hit title theme sung by soul diva Gladys Knight and tracks by Patti Labelle (‘lf You Asked Me To), Tim Feehan, lvory, and Michael Kamen

TAKE 6 : Take 6 A group of six guys known for theira capella performances — who've jumped out of obscurity with the hit ‘Spread Love'. Take two different musical idioms, jazz and gospel. Take four-partharmony and toss itoutthe window. Then take five, relax and get readytoenjoy... Take 6.