SOUND CHECK : ROCK.Sheryl Crow/``Sheryl Crow'' She came out of nowhere, scored a massive hit, generated a ton of media and then... But enough about Toni Basil Antonia Christina Basilotta (born September 22 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA) is an American musician, video artist, actress, and choreographer known by her professional name Toni Basil. . With the follow-up to her mega-hit, ``Tuesday Night Music Club,'' Sheryl Crow shows that she remembers manufactured one-hit wonders List of one-hit wonders can refer to
v. To have sharp pains in the bowels. n. 1. gripes Sharp, spasmodic pains in the bowels. 2. A firm hold; a grasp. that she's merely a pawn in somebody's grand scheme. Witness the ticked-off look that graces the cover of ``Sheryl Crow'' (A&M), due Tuesday. Crow's achievement stands on its own. At least half of the 13 tracks are excellent, starting with the infectious sing-along swamp-rocker, ``Maybe Angels,'' through the first single, ``If It Makes You Happy,'' to the tuneful pop of ``Everyday Is a Winding Road Winding Road is a digital automotive magazine owned by Absolute Multimedia, Inc., of Austin, Texas, which also publishes 'The Absolute Sound' and 'The Perfect Vision.'. It focuses on enthusiast-oriented vehicles along with news covering industry buzz, upcoming events, and more. .'' After that, things get kind of spotty. But if some of the material seems a bit half-baked, at least it's Crow doing the cooking. Three stars SOURCE: - Fred Shuster Suzanne Vega/``Nine Objects of Desire'' Four years after her techno-folk masterpiece, ``99.9 Degrees F,'' Suzanne Vega has come up with another compelling collection of songs and unusual soundscapes. Produced by her husband, Mitchell Froom, ``Nine Objects of Desire'' (A&M) thematically explores various types of craving: for children (``Birth-day,'' ``World Before Columbus''), for the past (``Headshots''), for others (``Stockings''). Although not one of pop's greatest voices, Vega is an exotic talent bolstered by imaginative arrangements and sturdy material. Three stars SOURCE: F.S. Robert Gordon For other uses of "Robert Gordon", see Robert Gordon (disambiguation). Robert Gordon (1668-1731), a 17th century merchant and philanthropist, was born in Aberdeen. He was the only son of Arthur Gordon who married Isabella Menzies of Balgownie. with Danny Gatton/``The Humbler'' An oft-bootlegged 1981 show in Berkeley featuring rockabilly crooner Robert Gordon accompanied by the late, great Telecaster flash Danny Gatton Danny Gatton (September 4, 1945 – 4 October, 1994) was a talented and enigmatic American guitarist who committed suicide at his Maryland home in 1994 while still relatively unknown to the public. equals ``The Humbler'' (NRG/Rounder), the finest straight-ahead guitar album to come down the pike this year. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. legend, session guitarist Amos Garrett Amos Garrett (born November 261941 in Detroit, Michigan) is an accomplished American guitarist and performer, most recognized in popular music for his solo on Maria Muldaur's hit record Midnight at the Oasis. gave the original tape its name after he was confronted with the humbling experience of Gatton's exquisite country-rock picking. The 14 tracks here include rockabilly standards ``Ubangi Stomp,'' ``Cruisin','' ``Black Slacks'' and ``Twenty Flight Rock,'' along with Bruce Springsteen's ``Fire,'' and other standouts. Gatton is inspired, and on fire throughout ``The Humbler,'' which can be ordered by calling, (888) 442-8866. Four stars SOURCE: F.S. Downset/``Do We Speak a Dead Language?'' Somewhere in the screaming depths of this virtually seamless marriage of punk and hip-hop, four guys from Sylmar have something important to say. ``Do We Speak a Dead Language'' (Mercury), which opens with the voice of Martin Luther King Jr., is about as in-your-face as a record can get. And while its two dynamic levels are loud and louder, this disc isn't just a lot of noise. ``We must believe in our own trust potential,'' sings Rey Anthony Oropeza, band leader, songwriter, vocalist and resident political conscience. It's a sentiment that should be applied to his own haunting, hard-core sound, which includes lyrics that are smart and biting. Even while Oropeza is unleashing punk-fueled screams, and snarling snarl 1 v. snarled, snarl·ing, snarls v.intr. 1. To growl viciously while baring the teeth. 2. To speak angrily or threateningly. v.tr. guitars are rising in pitch, there is something beautiful about this music. Part of this unexpected sweetness comes from Oropeza's ability to switch between hip-hop raps and punk-infused rebel yells. Although anger seems to be the band's primary emotion (Oropeza's lyrics always seem to end with exclamation points), Downset has coupled a coherent message of despair with hope, giving a sense that redemption is somehow attainable. Four stars SOURCE: Elizabeth M. Cosin pop Natalie Cole/``Stardust'' Natalie Cole provides another pleasant orchestral pop outing, this time focusing on standards such as Hoagy Carmichael's title track and Dinah Washington's calling card, ``What a Difference a Day Made.'' Along the way, ``Stardust'' (Elektra), which is released Tuesday, features a duet with Cole's late father, Nat ``King'' Cole, on ``When I Fall in Love When I Fall in Love may mean
The same magic plants a jaunty jaun·ty adj. jaun·ti·er, jaun·ti·est 1. Having a buoyant or self-confident air; brisk. 2. Crisp and dapper in appearance; natty. 3. Archaic a. Stylish. b. Genteel. Hammond B3 organ solo by Nat in Natalie's upbeat reading of ``Let's Face the Music and Dance.'' Other highlights on the elegantly produced ``Stardust'' include Peggy Lee's ``Where Can I Go Without You,'' Antonio Carlos Jobim's ``Dindi'' and Victor Young's ``Love Letters.'' Cole is in fine form throughout. Three stars SOURCE: F.S. David Sanborn/``Songs From the Night Before'' Alto saxophonist David Sanborn For other persons named David Sanborn, see David Sanborn (disambiguation). David Sanborn (born July 30, 1945) is an American alto saxophonist, most commonly associated with radio-friendly smooth jazz and pop-jazz fusion. could have done with some fire from the night before to spark his latest effort. Problem is, while Sanborn's blowing has its usual buzzing urban quality, his backup band A backing band or backup band is a band which accompanies an artist at a live performance or on a recording. This can either be an established group or an ad hoc group assembled for the purpose. Such groups are often made up of session musicians. seems almost listless (programming) listless - In functional programming, a property of a function which allows it to be combined with other functions in a way that eliminates intermediate data structures, especially lists. . The best bits on ``Songs From the Night Before'' (Elektra), due Tuesday, are courtesy of special guests such as the always-excellent Phil Upchurch Phil Upchurch (born 19 July 1941, Chicago, Illinois) is an American jazz and R&B guitarist and bassist. Upchurch began playing in R&B backing bands, including those of The Kool Gents, The Dells, and The Spaniels. (guitar on ``Southern Exposure'') and Pino Palladino Pino Palladino (born on October 17 1957 in Cardiff, Wales, UK) is a noted rock and rhythm and blues electric bass player of Italian ancestry. Background Palladino began playing bass in 1973, having played the electric guitar for some time before that. (fretless bass on ``Rikke''). For Sanborn fanciers only. Two stars SOURCE: F.S. COUNTRY Jim Lauderdale/``Persimmons'' Jim Lauderdale's attempt to blend Nashville twang with big-city flash is not new; more and more artists on country's backstreets Backstreets is a novel by Australian horror writer Rob Hood (Hodder Headline, 1999).It is is effectively an urban ghost story, its plot centering on a young man Kel who wakes from a coma to find that his friend Bryce is dead, and is thereafter plagued by strange dreams, which draw him to are giving it a try. ``Persimmons'' (Upstart) shows some of the refinement of a style that sounds like country, but feels urban. That might not be such a surprise from a guy who lives in Los Angeles, but writes frequently in Nashville. The disc's final cut, ``Jupiter's Rising,'' is by far the most rock-driven thing here. Lauderdale almost sounds like a young Dave Alvin when he unleashes the chorus. But there's plenty else on tap that's more subdued and seemingly more comfortable for the singer. ``Some Things Are Too Good to Last,'' for instance, is a sweet, soulful example, and Emmylou Harris' help makes it even sweeter. Three stars SOURCE: E.M.C. CAPTION(S): 7 Photos Photo: (1) Jim Lauderdale's attempt to blend Nashville t wang with big-city flash is not new, but on ``Persimmons,'' there's refinement of a style reminiscent of both. (2) No caption (Album cover for ``Sheryl Crow'') (3) No caption (Album cover for ``Nine Objects of Desire'') (4) No caption (Album cover for ``The Humbler'') (5) No caption (Album cover for ``Do We Speak a Dead Language?'') (6) No caption (Album cover for ``Stardust'') (7) No caption (Album cover for ``Songs From the Night Before'') |
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