The New Music Report

Rip It Up, Issue 171, 1 October 1991, Page 23

The New Music Report

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ERIC CLAPTON 24 Nights A double live album culled from a series of concerts at London's Royal Albert Hall, February. Clapton works here in four formats — his regular 4-piece, a blues all star ensemble, a 9-piece band and then an orchestra. Guests include Phil Collins, Robert Cray, Buddy Guy, Jimmy Vaughan and Albert Collins.

DONNA SUMMER Mistaken Identity The disco diva is back, produced by dance ace, Keith Diamond. Summer has a new "blond" look. Key tracks include 'Get Ethnic', 'Body Talk', Heaven's Just a Whisper Away' and 'Fred Astaire. Ms 'Bad Girls' is back with in form with Mistaken Identity.

SUBDUDES Lucky The Subdudes were formed in New Orleans in 1 984. Their roots rock has garnered critical raves and rabid fans nationwide — "Subdudes made a deep impression with their soulful street harmonies, gently swaying melodies and syncopated Cajun rhythms. Try Lucky for some classic soul and rock & roll plus a cover of Al Green's hit 'Tired of Being Alone'.

2NU Ponderous Great rap out of the hip town in the USA — Seattle. Check out these heavy hip hop grooves — mighty fine beats like — 'This is Ponderous', 'Count 'Em Up Queek', 'Spaz Attack', 'Spill the Wine', Two Outta Three'. Hot hip-hop!

NEW MUSIC VIDEOS THE CURE PICTURE SHOW (77mins) PRINCE GETT OFF (30mins) ICE-T O.G. ORIGINAL GANGSTER HARD N' HEAVY VOLUME 13 FOREIGNER FEELS LIKE THE VERY FIRST TIME (60mins) BIG DADDY KANE CHOCOLATE CITY (30mins) YES GREATEST VIDEO HITS (73mins) MR.BIG LEAN INTO IT (30mins) ENUFF Z'NUFF ENUFF Z'NUFF (30mins) NEIL YOUNG & CRAZY HORSE RAGGED GLORY (25min) COMING SOON MAJOR NEW ALBUMS BY: JENNY MORRIS HONEY CHILD ENYA SHEPHERD MOONS

PAUL SIMON Born at the Right Time (Best Of) Here are 1 8 classics from Paul Simon, including 'Mother & Child Reunion', 'Me & Julio', 'Kodachrome', 'SO Ways to Leave Your Lover', 'Still Crazy', 'You Can Call Me Al', 'Slip Slidin' Away' and 'Gracelands' etc.

YES STORY Best Of Collection This two-CD set includes 1 8 tracks including the 1 Bmin 'Close to the Edge' and the live 7min 'Changes', plus classic such as 'Owner of a Lonely Heart', 'Don't Kill the Whale' and 'Make It Easy'.

INTRUDER Psycho Savant One of USA's hottest speed band from country music capital Nashville. They have thought provoking and intelligent lyrics. Produced by Bill Metoyer (Slayer, Sacred Reich) and key blitzs are 'Face of Hate', 'Good Life' and 'Traitor to the Living'.

ULTRANATE Blue Notes in the Basement This lady is a "Diva" and recently appeared on Monie Love's album and opened for Deee-Lite. "A Star is born!" — a Baltimore native working with a trio of homeboy producers. The hit's 'lt's Over Now' and there's plenty more cool stuff here. Check out this lady's rich vocals and perfect style!

KARYN WHITE Ritual of Love The soulful young singer has another hit album here (remember 1 989's hit 'l'm Not Your Superwoman') with Ritual of Love, working with top R&B produces Jam & Lewis. White's sound combines African rhythms with 90s hip-hop sensibility. Check out the title track (first hit), Walkin' the Dog' etc.

EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL Worldwide The duo, Ben Watt and Tracey Thorn, follow up their critically acclaimed 1 990 album Language of Life with another outstanding album. This is their sixth album and they work with some fine musicians here — drummer Vinnie Colaiuta (Joni Mitchell, Sting) and sax man Dick Oatts. More EBTG magic.

TRAVIS TRITT It's All About to Change One of the "New Country" Legends, Tritt's first album went gold and this prolific writer has earnt his fine reputation. Guests include Little Feat on 'Bible Belt' and Marty Stuart on 'The Whiskey Ain't Workin'.' Key tracks: 'Here's a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares) and'lf Hell Had a Jukebox".

RATT Ratt& Roll 8191 This compilation features 18 tracks remastered for this release plus a brand new track 'Nobody Rides For Free' from the movie Point Break. Great Ratt tracks include 'Round & Round', You're in Love', 'Body Talk', 'Lovin' You's A Dirty Job', Way Cool Jr' and 'Heads I Win, Tails You Lose'.

METAL BLADE THE METAL LABEL RELEASED IN NZ BY WARNER MUSIC OTHER TITLES AVAILABLE: LIZZY BORDEN MASTER OF DISGUISE ALEXMASI VERTICAL INVADER JUNK MONKEYS FIVE STAR FLING SLAUGHTER HOUSE FACE REALITY HAUNTED GARAGE POSSESSION PARK ANACRUSIS MANIC IMPRESSIONS JOHNNY LAW JOHNNY LAW

ROBERTA FLACK Set the Night to Music One of the greatest singers of our time is on the charts with her duet with Maxi Priest on the title track. Other guests include Quincy Jones rapping on 'The Waiting Game' and vocalists Patti Austin and Tawatha Agee. Atlantic's boss produced a brilliant remake of the Stylistics soul gem You Make Me Feel Brand New'. Classic Robert Flack.

JAMES INGRAM Power of Great Music (Best Of) A definitive 1 2 track collection from this modern soul master who records for Quincy Jones' Qwest label. Tracks include Yah Mo Be There' with Michael McDonald and duets with Patti Austin and Linda Ronstadt. Includes 'IOO Ways'the 1 981 Grammy winner for Best R&B Vocal Performance.

PANIC Epidemic The latest export from the hotbed of heavy-metal activity, Seattle. The guys from Exodus brought Panic to Metal Blade and formed the H-Team to produce Panic. Check out 'High Strung', 'Hellfire Club' and duet with Steve Souza (Exodus) on Kiss's 'I Stole Your Love'.

BOYZ IN THE HOOD Rap I Funk Movie Soundtrack This massive USA hit movie is directed by a black director John Singleton, stars Ice Cube growing up in Compton. Key artists featured are Ice Cube, Tevin Campbell, Yo-Yo, Compton's Most Wanted, 2 Live Crew, Too Short, Quincy Jones, Monie Love and Tony! Toni! Tone!

CHRISTY MOORE Collection 1981-91 A 20 track compilation from Ireland's finest singer songwriter. Includes 'Ordinary Man', 'Voyage', 'Biko Drum', 'The Time Has Come', 'Faithful Departed', 'Don't Forget Your Shovel' and 'Lisdoonvarna'. A sublime collection.

TAME YOURSELF Various Artists Benefit This benefit record is to raise funds for "People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals." Artists contribute some unique songs. Contributing songs are B-525, Raw Youth, K.D.Lang, Pretenders, Janee Wiedlin, Indigo Girls & Michael Stipe, Belinda Carlisle and Howard Jones. •

OVERKILL Horrorscope The highly regarded metal label Megaforce delivers another great album from one of the USA's finest metal bands. Great tracks include 'Live Young, Die Free', 'Nice Day for a Funeral', Blood Money', 'Coma' and 'Thanks For Nothin".

POP'S COOL LOVE A Man A tour de force from a man called Pop who's at the forefront of modern rap / rock sounds. He's a one-man music machine — he wrote, produced, played, rapped, mixed nearly every sound contained herein. His live band shook the house on MTV's Unplugged rap all-star jam. This guy walks in the foot steps of Sly Stone, Hendrix and Prine

MARKY MARK & FUNKY BUNCH Music For the People Slammin' street smart hip hop from Marky Mark (younger brother to Donnie Wahlberg of NKOTB) including raps and songs written by Marky Mark, Donnie Wahlberg and MC Spice -— the latter being a groundbreaking hardcore rapper. First hit single is 'Good Vibrations' and checkout remake of Lou Reed's Wildside'.

COLOR ME BADD C.M.B. The phenomena on the New Jack City soundtrack was the No.l pop hit single 'I Wanna Sex You Up' by Color Me Badd. They sold one million singles in the USA in less than a month. The album features three hit singles 'Sex U Up', 'I Adore Mi Amour' and 'All for Love'.

ICY BLU Icy Blu Ms 'Pump It', Icy Blu is 16 and from Connecticut (where?). Not the usual hometown for a budding rap Queen but she's drop dead gorgeous and a natural behind the mic. Other key tracks are 'He's Got It goin' On' and 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun'. An electric live and electric on record!

RUSH Roll the Bones A new album from Canada's legendary three-piece; Roll the Bones is produced by recording artist I producer Rupert Hines (Fixx) and cool tracks include 'Dreamline', 'Bravado', Where's My Thing?' and 'Neurotica'. Classic Rush! ;

THOMPSON TWINS Queer It's seven years since the Thompson Twins' Into the Gap, and after a strong return with Big Trash, Tom Bailey and Alannah Currie are back with a seductive groove thang album and a hot single 'Come Inside'. For seductive danceable grooves, start here!

ERIC GALES BAND The Eric Gales Band This power trio from Memphis highlights two genuine rock and blues brothers—-16 year old guitarist Eric and writer / bassist / singer Eugene Gales. Guitar freaks will flock to this band due to their instrumental mastery. What makes this album, writes Colin Hogg (Sunday Star) is its "sheer attack and excitement of the performances."