The New Music Report

Rip It Up, Issue 176, 1 March 1992, Page 29

The New Music Report

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LITTLE VILLAGE Little Village An amazing meeting of rock legends — Ry Cooder, John Hiatt, Nick Lowe and Jim Keltner— producing real rock & roll firepower. Try out 'She Runs Hof, The Action' and the ode to the studly bald spot, 'Solar Sex Panel'. A classic, cool rock collaboration!

PANTERA Vulgar Display of Power These hardcore rockers follow up their Cowboys From Hell album with more angry tattoo rock such as 'Be Demons Be Driven', 'Mouth for War 7 and 'Fucking Hostile'. Power metal music from the hard gigging, hard rockin' crew from Hell. Produced by Terry Date (Soundgarden, Mother Love Bone).

ERIC CLAPTON 'Rush' Movie Soundtrack An origional film score composed by Eric Clapton and showcasing his superb guitar playing alongside brilliant musos Greg Phillinganes, Chuck Leavell, Nathan East, Steve Ferrone etc. Clapton sings on 'Help Me Up' and Tears in Heaven' and Buddy Guy sings on 'Don't Know Which Way to Go'.

KISS OF THE GYPSY Kiss of the Gypsy Great rockers from Blackpool, in Britain' Northwest produced by former Jethro Tull drummer Barriemore Barlow. "Where has a band this good been hiding," says Raw mag. Kerrang! says, "crunching good riffs... cut through with fiery, taut guitar solos, excellent bluesy vocalist and classy songs."

lAN McCULLOCH Mysterio The second solo release from the former mainman for Echo & the Bunnymen. Ten anthemic new originals plus his sparkling cover of Leonard Cohen's 'Lover Lover Lover 7 . Anton Corbijn (U2 Depeche Mode) is shooting a video for this song. Try 'Honeydrip', 'Magical World'.

GERALD LEVERT Private Line Gerald Levert comes from the famous Philadelphia soul family, his father is Eddie Levert of the O'Jays and Gerald records as part of the hitmaking trio Levert. Father and son duet on 'Baby Hold To Me'. Hot tracks include 'School Me', 'Private Line' and 'I Wanna Be Bad'.

DAVID BYRNE Uh-Oh The all-around Renaissance man of Talking Heads is back with his first solo album since 1989's 'Rei Momo'. Twelve new songs that are both playful & profound. Although the Latin vibe is still in effect here, the overall feel is accessible and not far removed form mid 80s Talking Heads. Byrne at his best.

THE NEIGHBOURHOODS The Neighbourhoods This dynamic rock trio are produced by Brad Whitford of Aerosmith, who also guests on guitar, keyboards and backing vocals. The "Hoods" are the brilliant songwriter David Minehan (vocals guitar), Lee Harrington (bass) and Cari Coletti (drums). Great tracks include 'Roxxanne' and 'Pure & Easy 7 .

WAYNE'S WORLD Heavy Rock Movie Soundtrack Best of modem and classic rock from Queen (Bo Rhapsody), Red Hot Chili Peppers (Sikamikanico), Jimi Hendrix (Foxy Lady), Gary Wright (Dream Weaver) — and tracks by Bulletboys, Eric Clapton, Alice Cooper, Cinderella, Black Sabbath and Rhino Bucket.

DEVONSQUARE Bye Bye Route 66 After two indie albums and a critically acclaimed Atlantic debut Walking On Ice, this trio return with a rockier sound than their prior release and Stephen Stills guesting on guitar for 'Straightaway 7 . Experience their finely-crafted songwriting and alluring three-part harmonies.

CHIC Chic-ism The 70s funk team are back. Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards return to their 'Le Freak' and 'Good Times' grooves of classic Chic. Great grooves, check out first single 'Chic Mystique', Your Love' rapper Princesa on 'Something You Can Feel'.

MUSIC VIDEOS WHITE LION Escape from Brooklyn (75min). ERIC BURDEN & THE ANIMALS Finally (60min). VARIOUS GUITAR (60min). CREAM Strange Brew (60min). BADLANDS Dag the Giblets (30mins) COLD CHISEL Seeing Is Believing VARIOUS REGGAE Reggae Sunsplash (60min)

MID-PRICE CDs THE STOOGES The Stooges, Funhouse , LEON REDBONE From Branch to Branch VARIOUS REGGAE Reggae Sunsplash THE INCREDIBLE STRING BAND The Hangman's Beautiful < Daughter DAVE EDMUNDS Get It, Trax on Wax 4, Repeat When Necessary, Twangin'.