For The Record
BELINDA CARLISLE Heaven On Earth (MCA) With a new and improved figure, knock’em-dead cheekbones and a new set of pleasant ditties, this former Go-Go is back with a vengeance. Thomas Dolby lends a hand with the music and Diane Keaton helps out by directing the video for the single.
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For The Record
Vicki Arkoff
BELINDA CARLISLE
Heaven On Earth
(MCA)
With a new and improved figure, knock’em-dead cheekbones and a new set of pleasant ditties, this former Go-Go is back with a vengeance. Thomas Dolby lends a hand with the music and Diane Keaton helps out by directing the video for the single. A heavenly package!
WENDY & LISA
Wendy & Lisa
(Columbia)
Like Sheena Easton, Sheila E., and Vanity before, Prince’s two sidewomen launch their own project with well-learned lessons from the Paisley One. It’s jazzy, sweet, funky and sensual throughout, particularly "Waterfall.” A must for Prince-ophiles.
JULIE BROWN
Trapped In The Body Of A White Girl
(Sire)
If Weird Al Yankovic was a soprano, wore fishnets and was a tad funnier, he might be confused with the nutty Miss Brown. Her silly tales of murderous homecoming queens and "big & stupid” galoots are a real hoot.
SQUEEZE
Babylon And On
(A&M)
After a couple of so-so LPs, it was doubtful that these Brits would produce another gem like Argy Bargy or Cool For Cats. But with the clever "Hourglass,” Squeeze rewards our patience by dangling their catchiest hook yet. A modern classic.
THE CARS
Door To Door
(Elektra)
As reliable as the old family station wagon and as simple as Hondas, this vehicle was expected to stall on this, their sixth studio album. Quite the contrary: there’s enough fuel here to keep ’em driving up the charts.
METALLICA
Garage Days Re-Revisited
(Elektra)
These speed-metal goofs hit 90 M.P.H. in the garage and have a rip-roarin’ good time doin’ these "Metallicatz” versions of long-forgotten obscurities. Great attitudes, great fun and who could possibly resist those happy mugs?
INXS
Kick
(Atlantic)
The biggest band from Down Under crossed over to become one of the biggest bands in America. Singer Michael Hutchence leads the gang in a rousing set of guitar and sax-blaring rock tracks that’ll make you (ahem) kick off your shoes and dance.
THE MONKEES
Pool It
(Rhino)
Can you believe it? They’ve still got something to say! The Monk’s first studio LP in a millenium isn’t exactly their proudest achievement, but these codgers have heart and soul and most impressively, guts. Check out their recent Live 1967 and Missing Links releases for old stuff with new surprises.
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
Tunnel Of Love
(Columbia)
If Born In The U.S.A. made you want to stand up and cheer, this quiet return to the simplicity and intimacy of Nebraska will make you sit down and listen.
KISS
Crazy Nights
(PolyGram)
Kiss puckers up for a world record with their 20th album! It’s their biggest in eons with such international smash hits as the title cut. There’s still no make-up though, and Gene Simmons hasn’t yet had operation number two for a forked tongue, but there’s always hope.
R.E.M.
Document
(IRS.)
At last! Singer Michael "Mumbles” Stipe articulates! Every syllable is clear as day, although the meaning remains somewhat mysterious. An adventurous disc, it features "The One I Love,” perhaps their best single to date.
BILLY IDOL
Vital Idol
(Chrysalis)
A definitive "best of” collection of his radio and dance club remixes. It’s a great aerobics workout to flex your lips along with Billy’s!
BANANARAMA
Wow
(PolyGram)
The fruity female trio is back with their irresistable harmonies and sunny faces. “I Heard A Rumour” and "Some Girls” are just the sort of summery romps we need in these dreary winter months.
