The New Music Report

Rip It Up, Issue 177, 1 April 1992, Page 21

The New Music Report

WARNER MUSIC

THE JESUS & MARY CHAIN Honey's Dead The first brash step into the 90s by William and Jim Reid. The new album was recorded with a full band, giving the music a looser and more organic feel. First single is Reverence. Other key songs are Far Gone and Out plus Almost Gold. Their most powerful album to date.

FOREIGNER The Very Best of Sixteen of Foreigner's finest, the guitar of Mick Jones and the amazing voice of Lou Gramm — from Feels Like The First Time to I Want to Know What Love Is. Other classics include Urgent, Cold As Ice, Hot Blooded, Double Vision, Dirty White Boy, Waiting for a Girl Like You etc.

THEJUDYBATS Down in the Shacks Where the Satellite Dishes Grow This album is produced by Richard Gottehrer (Blondie), giving the band a richer, deeper, fuller sound. There's 11 originals plus a cover of the Kinks' . Animal Farm. Great hooks and •. choruses — don't miss this classic guitar POP-

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

TWISTED SISTER Big Hits and Nasty Cuts (Best Of) Sixteen classic tracks from Twisted Sister including We're Not Gonna Take It and I Wanna Rock plus rare live versions of What You Don't Know Sure Can Hurt You, Destroyer, Tear It Loose, Run For Your Life, It's Only Rock & Roll and 'Let the Good Times Roll.

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'.

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.

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.

CHRISTY MOORE Collection (Best 81-91) Ireland's finest has 20 of his great songs, enjoyed on his recent tour, here on this collection of his recordings 1981 to 1991. Tracks include Voyage, Lisdoonvama, Biko Drum, Ordinary Man, Mystic Lipstick, Don't Forget Your Shovel, Lakes of Pontchartrain etc.

EL DeBARGE In the Storm The key songer from Deßarge is back with an exceptional solo album co-produced by Earth Wind & Fire main-man Maurice White. The album includes El Deßarge's collabortion with Fourplay 'After the Dance' and numerous hot & funky dance tracks. Check out 'Fast Lane', 'ln the Storm', 'Think' and 'Leggs'.

KING'S X King's X Their progressive rock won rave reviews and found a large audience with their last album Faith Hope Love. The new album is an adventurous, eclectic mix of progressive rock, metallic guitar riffing and power pop harmonies. Exceptional rock!

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!

THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS Apollo 18 This astounding your duo are back with another musical voyage— 18 tracks of wit and wisdom — music for the 90s. Crucial gems include Dig My Grave, The Statue Got Me High, The Lion Sleeps Tonight, Hypnotist of Ladies, She's Actual Size and If I Wasn't Shy.

CUBA CLASSICS Dancing With the Enemy On David Byrne's highly esteemed Luaka Bop label, here are 16 Cuban classics of the 60s and 70s. To quote the album itself— "The music in this box has had the people in Cuba dancing for the last three decades. Now it's your turn. '

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'.

VARIOUS ARTISTS Until End of the World This 19 track album is a remarkable collection of music, from U2's title track to the new tracks by artists such as Lou Reed, Patti Smith, Nick Cave, R.E.M., Talking Heads, Neneh Cherry, Depeche Mode, Julee Cruse (with David Lynch, spooky version of an Elvis Presley song), Elvis Costello doing the Kinks' 'Days' and a collaboration K.D.Laing and Jane Siberry etc. Brilliant!

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 Love/. Anton Corbijn (U2 Depeche Mode) is shooting a video for this song. Try 'Honeydrip', 'Magical Warld'.

THE MAMBO KINGS / Original Movie Soundtrack The cinema hit has an amazing collection of music from the movie • about the 50s New York Mambo club scene. Features great tracks by Linda Ronstadt, Los Lobos, Celia Cruz, Mambo All-Stars and Tito Puente. Enjoy the energy and excitement of the movie and its music;

THE WILLIAMS BROTHERS The Williams Brothers Pop heaven from twin bothers related to the evergreen Andy Williams and produced here by three legendary producers — Eurythmics' Dave ' Stewart, Peter Asher and David Kershenbaum (Joe Jackson, Tracy Chapman). An album of refreshing sincerity and directness — a rare harmony, inspiring to hear.

LOU REED Magic & Loss An ambitious and heartfelt album from an artist who has been at the forefront of modem culture from his days in Velvet underground to his more recent work such as New York and Songs for Drella (with John Cale). This album is Reed's response to the death of two close friends — expect unflinching candour, poetic insight and black < humour. Masterful tracks include . “What's Good', 'Power & Glory 7 , 'Sword of Damocles'.

BONNIE RAITT Collection (20 Best Of) After her phenomenal concert tour with critics searching for superlatives —here's a collection of Bonnie Raitt's 20 classic tracks including duets with Sippie Wallace and John Prine and Love Me Like A Man, No way to Treat a Lady, (Goin') Wild For You Baby, Finest Lovin' Man etc.

MARC COHN Marc Cohn The singer/ songwriter who wowed audiences in his opening spot on the Bonnie Raitt tour, has a very impressive debut album on release —ll fabulous songs including the hit 'Walking In Memphis' and 'Silver Thunderbird'. A brilliant, inspiring debut.

CAMEO Emotional Violence The funk legends of Ward Up' are back with a tougher than ever street funk sound on 'Emotional Violence', the title track. Back in the band is Charlie Singleton and of course Larry Blackmon is up front. Cool tracks are Money, Raw But Tasty amd Don't Crash.

MUSIC VIDEOS RANDY TRAVIS, Forever & Ever. EMMYLOU HARRIS, Live at the Ryman. MOTLEY CRUE, Decade of Decadence. MID-PRICE CDs & TAPES WILLIE NELSON, Phrases & Stages. JOE WALSH, But Seriously Folks. INCREDIBLE STRING BAND, The 500 Spirits. INCREDIBLE STRING BAND, Wee Jam. VARIOUS ARTISTS, Stax Volt Revue Vol.l &V 01.2 BAD COMPANY, Straight Shooter. BAD COMPANY, Run With the Pack. RODNEY CROWELL, Collection. CHIC, Dance Dance Dance (Best Of). EMMYLOU HARRIS, Roses in the Snow. COMING THIS MONTH TRACY CHAPMAN, Matters of the Heart. CURE, Wish. THE RHYTHM VOL. 4