The New Music Report

Rip It Up, Issue 173, 1 December 1991, Page 27

The New Music Report

WARNER MUSIC

POGUES Best Of A 14 track Best Of compilation from Ireland’s finest. Classic songs include ‘Fairytale of New York’ (with Kirsty Mac Coll), ‘Dirty Old Town’, ‘The Irish Rover’, ‘Pair of Brown Eyes’, ‘Streams of Whiskey’ and ‘Rainy Night in Soho’

EARL SLICK In Your Face : One of rock’s greatest guitarists, Earl Slick has played with John Lennon (Double Fantasy) and David Bowie (Diamond dogs, Station to Station, David Live), lan Hunter, Joe Cocker etc. Guests include Edgar Winter, Terry Bozzio and Ron Young (Little Ceasar). Key tracks are ‘Surfer Junkie Dude’, ‘ln Your Face’ and versions of Hendrix’s ‘Manic Depression’ and Sam Cooke'’s ‘Change Is Gonna Come'. :

THE FAMILY STAND Moon In Scorpio With their third album Family Stand . soar above the pack with a scorching amalgam of funk, rap and R&B. These guys are the dudes who produced Paula Abduls current smash album Spellbound. Outstanding tracks are - electrifying ‘New World Order’, rock-funk ‘Plantation Radio’ and the ballad ‘Quiet Desperation’.

BETTE MIDLER - For The Boys Soundtrack From the movie starring Bette Midler and James Caan as legendary performers entertaining froops over two decades from World War 2 to Vietnam. Produced by Arif Mardin who has done Bette's last two multi-platinum hit albums and the first single is a brilliant cover of the Beatles’ classic ‘ln My Life'. :

TEVIN CAMPBELL T.E.V.L.LN. This exceptional young singer started at 12 years on Quincy Jones’ Back on the Block album, has worked with Prince and has had two hit songs already. Producers here include Al B.shure, Narada, Quincy Jones and Arthur Baker. Check out the phenomenal remake of Brothers Johnson's ‘Strawberry Letter’ and first single Tell Me What You want Me To Do'.

TAJA SEVELLE Fountains Free An intoxicating blend of tender ballads and supple dance grooves from the vocalist who works with fellow Minneapolis native, Taja Sevelle. Producers include lan Prince, Philly legend Thom Bell, Dionne Warwick’s classic producer Burt Bacharach and Chico Bennett. Try Trouble Having You Near’ and ‘l'm Givin’ In’, ‘Perpetual Motion'.

CHRIS WALKER First Time A brilliant debut from a 22 yearold - singer discovered by contemporary diva Regina Belle. Walker not only sings, he has played bass with jazz legend Ornette Coleman. Walker wrote, plays and produces four tracks. Nick Martinelli produces six, including gospel influenced remake of ‘First Time | Ever Saw Your Face’. Check out first single ‘Giving You All My Love’. Guests include rapper Shazzy, a Lisa Fischer duet and Regina Belle backing.

MARVIN GAYE The Last Concert Tour This live album captures the late Marvin Gaye on his final tour. He performs his classics such as ‘What's Going On’, ‘Let’s Get It On’, ‘| Heard It Through the Grapevine’, ‘lnner City Blues’, ‘Distant Lover’, ‘Ain’t Nothing But the Real Thing’ and his massive comeback hit ‘Sexual Healing'. The stage patter gives a glimpse into soul of one of popular music’s greatest talents.

INXS Live Baby Live The new 16 track live album recorded in 15 different cities around the world — the ultimate live takes of all their popular songs — ‘New Sensation’, * ‘Mystify’, ‘Need Your Tonight', ‘Suicide Blonde’, ‘Never Tear Us Apart, ‘What You Need' and many more Kicking INXS tracks. Out now!

WARREN ZEVON Mr. Bad Example The legendary songwriter (‘Poor Poor Pitiful Me’, ‘Werewolves of London’) is back with his first solo album for the Giant label. After his sideline project with members of R.E.M. in Hindu Love Gods, Zevon has written another extraordinary collection of songs. Try: ‘Angel Dressed in Black’, ‘Quite Ugly One Moming’, ‘Model Citizen'.

ROGER : Bridging the Gap Roger Troutman is back and still with more bounce to the ounce than any other funk wizard on the block. Here he echoes his earlier success with the crossover hit ‘1 Wannd Be Your Man’, on great cuts such as ‘Breakthough’, Take Me Back’ and ‘Get Up'.

HEN-GEE & EVIL-E Brothers ; These established members of Ice-Ts Rhyme syndicate bring their own rap onthe streets — Hen-Gee (micjand Evil E (furntables), with Bowie guitarist Carlos Alomar co-producing, with real musicianship (not sampling) and ace backup singers Cuba Gooding etc. Rap with a Spanish inflections, a new fip in modern rap. : ;

NEIL YOUNG & CRAZY HORSE Weld A brilliant live document of Neil Young's remarkable 1991 USA tour. A two-disc CD, Weld features 16 tracks including ‘Hey Hey My My’, ‘Rockin’ In the Free World’, ‘Like A Hurricane’, ‘Cinamon Girl’, Tonight's the Night' etc. The limited edition Arc-Weld CD set contains the amazing guitar genius / feedback of Young. “The greatest live rock album ever recorded. here itis in all its ragged glory.” NME.

TEXAS TORNADOS Zone of Our Own Forget the Alamo. These hombres straddle the Texan border with feet firmly rooted both sides. Producer Halverson (CSN&Y) is behind this meeting of great talents that created the hit debut album for infamous musicians Doug Sahm and Freddy Fender. Check out ‘ls Anybody Goin'’ to San Antone’, ‘La Mucura’ and ‘l'm Not That Kat Anymore’. ‘

ATLANTIC STARR Love Crazy On this album the classic soul vocal group broaden the musical palette while staying true to their roots. The first single ‘Love Crazy’ is a cut that could rival the success of earlier hits such as ‘Always’ and ‘Secret Lovers'. There’s also some smoking uptempo numbers! Check out: ‘Unconditional Love’ and ‘l Can't Wait'.

KID'‘NPLAY Face the Nation The original Houseparty movie (before Fresh Prince hit TV) made these dudes so cooooal in the USA and its out now in NZ on video and their latest rap album Face the Nation is here too, following up the infamous Funhouse LP. These guys are funny (at times) and funky (always), with tracks like Toe to Toe', ‘Foreplay’, ‘lt's Alright Y'All' etc.

JANE’S ADDICTION Live & Rare Some crucial rare Jane’s Addiction tracks including the brilliant remix of ‘Been Caught Stealing’ and the ‘LA Medley’ (‘L. A. Woman’, ‘Naused’, ‘Lexicon Devil’). Other hot tracks: ‘3 Days’ (Parts 1 & 2), demos of ‘l Would For You’, ‘Had A Dad’ and ‘Jane Says’ plus live versions of ‘Ain't No Right'and ‘No One’s Leaving'.

BIG DADDY KANE Prince Of Darkness Its been a big year for Big Daddy Kane, he scored his third gold album and guested on tracks by Bobby Brown and Patti Labelle. (And appeared nude in Playgirl) Kane has self-produced and worked with Michael Stokes to create hot cuts such as ‘The Loverln You', ‘Groove With It and ‘Ooh, Aah, Nah-Nah-Nak'.

MILES DAVIS ! Dingo The acclaimed Australian / French movie in which Miles Davis makes his acting debut, as Miles Davis. The album features music by Davis, Michael Legrand and young trumpet player Chuck Findley. The music harkens back to the sound of albums like Miles Ahead. Snippets of dialogue are including, so you get to hear Miles speak. :

MARC ALMOND Tenement Symphony ‘Almond he scored the international Soft Cell hit Tainted Love’ 10 years ago. Since then he’s had numerous UK hits and duetted with Gene Pitney and Jimmy Sommerville. Here, four tracks are produced by the legendary Trevor Hom and on two tracks Almond works with former Soft Cell mate, David Ball. Check out ‘Jackie’ (Jaques Brel) and ‘Hand on My Heart'.

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PAUL SIMON ; In Central Park On August 15th this year, Paul Simon played a free concert for 750,000 people in Central Park. This double live album has the complete performance by Simon-and his 17-piece band. The material spans from ‘Sound of Silence’, ‘Bridge Over Trouble Water’ and ‘The Boxer’ to ‘Me & Julio’, ‘Graceland’, ‘Rhythm of the Saints’ and ‘Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes'. -

MATT BIANCO Samba in Your Casa The new album with stunning new originals by Mark Reilly and Mark Fischer, plus a great remake of the Michael McDonald classic, What A Fool Believes'. Hot tracks (all mixed in Los Angeles) include You're The Rhythm’, ‘Let It Whip’, ‘’Macumba’ and You're the Rhythm (Brazil)".

NATURAL SELECTION Natural Selection They've had a massive hit with their composition / debut single ‘Do Anything’, a scorching dance track featuring Nicki Harris. Vocalist Fredrick Thomas and deejay / keyboards person Eliot Erickson met in Minneapolis three years ago and new their destiny lay together. Key ' grooves: ‘Bum Rush Your Heart, ‘Hearts Don't Think They Feel’. -

SHADOW KING Shadow King A new rock supergroup with fronted by ex Foreigner singer LOU GRAMM, with ace guitarist Vivian Compbell {ex Dio, Whitesnake) plus bassist Bruce Turgon (co-wrote 9 of tracks with Gramm)and drummer Kevin Valentine A remarkable meeting of great

musicians in a band that will rock the 90s! ;