RHYTHM & NEWS NEW RELEASES

Rip It Up, Issue 179, 1 June 1992, Page 11

RHYTHM & NEWS NEW RELEASES

TLC Ooh Aah The TLC This slamming female trio stand primed to redefine the parameters of female R&B/Rap groups and shake up the pop format in the process. Armed with the freshest raps, inventive grooves and a whole lotta attitude, this LaFace debut is a brazen declaration of intent. Features the Billboard Top 10 hit “Ain’t 2 Proud 2 Beg”.

THEY’RE COMING! Aussie’s No. 1 rockers are heading for town, and to celebrate BMG are releasing a special limited edition tour CD with 4 extra bonus tracks on the album. Don’t miss them at the following gigs: 6 July MT SMART SUPERTOP supporting the Black Crowes 7 July THE CLUB Hamilton 8 July THE POWERSTATION Auckland TICKETS FROM BASS AND USUAL OUTLETS

RELEASES

THE SPENT POETS The Spent Poets Inspired by the colourful and diverse cultural surroundings of San Francisco, The Spent Poets are a creative minefield. Applying their combined musical talents to all instruments imaginable, they’ve created their own particular ‘Spent Poets’ sound. Produced by Matt Wallace (Faith No More) and features members of ‘Primus’ guesting on one track. You can’t really put the Spent Poets in a category, but it will move you.

FU-SCHNICKENS F.U. Don’t Take It Personal F. U. Don’t Take It Personal is the FU’s , - debut, and is one of the more complex and original hip-hop records in recent years. . These three high-speed rappers sail through bass-heavy cuts with ease — as the success of the first single, the ragga-tinged ‘Ring The Alarm’ attests.

A HOUSE I Am The Greatest . When Warner Brothers dropped this Irish rock outfit from their roster two years ago they clearly triggered all manner of thunderstorms in Dave Couse’s mind. Produced by Edwyn Collins (ex-Orange Juice), strings and backing harmonies now shroud the deftly askew guitar work. Overall, the third A House album is too impressive to ignore. Someone buy that man a drink. . '

TOOL Opiate From out of nowhere comes Tool. This cryptically monikered foursome was inked by Zoo Entertainment halfway into their six month existence. Opiate, Tool’s debut EP, captures the volatile chemistry behind the formidable quartet’s building momentum. Although only a six song offering, Opiate showcases a myriad of moods and mindsets. If you enjoy the hard, driving, bass-heavy sound of Faith. No More or Soundgarden, then you’ll love Tool.

•** , * w *"" — ~, „ „ , u „„, ~ . THE WEDDING PRESENT The Hit Parade One , ' ? 8 The Hit Parade One is a compilation of the first’ six very limited UK-only 7*' singles that RCA-UK have been releasing each month of 1992. It features six new original Wedding Present songs, along .with cover 1 versions of six songs considered by the band to be important or influential. The Hit Parade Oners one of - J -< : -x:

■ — — the most eagerly-awaited alternative releases of 1992. The track listing: Blue yes, Go-go Dancer, Three, Silver Shorts, California. Come Play With Me. Cattle and Cane (Go-Betweens), Don’t Cry No Tears (Neil ’• Young). Think It Might Happen (Altered Images), Let’s Make Some Plans (Close Lobsters), Another ■ Pleasant Valley Sunday (The Monkees), Falling (Juice Cruise) ~ : '’v/" ’ ’ ' r '’ G.

POP WILL EAT ITSELF ?' ; f Karmadrome 1992 heralds a new era with the arrival of dreadlocked-drummer Fuzz, the first time the Poppies have had a drummer since 1987. On ‘Karmadrome’the samples and technology remain, but now there’s a more direct, aggressive approach, with the wild guitar sounds ofj ‘Buzzard’ well to the fore.

SPIRALS Normal - - This Wellington-based band are back with a melodic pop song full of ringing guitars, supported by one of the hottest video clips of the year. Produced by Nigel Stone, ‘Normal’, is anything but — it’s EXCEPTIONAL!

GARLAND JEFFREYS The Answer From Don't Call Me Buckwheat, Jeffreys’ first album in nine years, ‘The Answer’ combines rock gospel and reggae. The brilliant video for this track was produced by Kevin Godley and is a visual treat

PRETTY WICKED HEAD All NZ Heroes Pretty Wicked debut from Pretty Wicked Head — ‘All NZ Heroes’ is indieinfluenced NZ pop at its best — check out the hook, and the startling video.

ANNIE LENNOX Precious A superb follow up to the hit single ‘Why’ from the UK#l album Diva, ‘Precious’ highlights Annie Lennox’s startling vocal, abilities on a song with massive popular appeal.

THE TROGGS AND FEATURING REM Don’t You Know? The legendary Troggs team up with REM band members to bring you the first taste from the forthcoming Athens Andover album. ‘Don’t You Know' is a wonderful blend of 60s heritage pop and 90s guitar melodies.

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