Sunday, February 11, 2007
The Family - S/T
Paisley Park 25322 / 1985 - A sticky slab of funk basslines over cool mid-eighties electro soul. Produced on Paisley Park by David Z, arranged by Clare Fischer. Lead singer Susannah Melvoin is twin of Wendy & Lisa's better half Wendy Melvoin. Here, the vocals are shared with a male partner. The bass lines are relentless and entertaining. Strong saxophone solos intervene something like a Chaz Jankel album from this period or Prince/The Time. There are shades of "When Doves Cry" in several of the songs. The original version of "nothing comares 2U" is here with a male vocal lead. Prince then gave it over to Sinead O'Connor two years later.
I like this one, gatefold cover wrapped in pure 80's uncollectablity...big coiffed up mall hair and big jackets with many shiny accessories. Something that no one else would ever pick out of a rack. I expected a few funky numbers, and was pleasantly surprised with how strong this one sounds. Nice string arrangements accent the ever-present stomping bass.
This album has moderate value, getting about $5 or less whenever it is sold on-line. I paid 25 cents for it. Overall grade is B/I like it enough to try it again, and snag a song for a funky jam, most likely "Screams of Passion".
I like this one, gatefold cover wrapped in pure 80's uncollectablity...big coiffed up mall hair and big jackets with many shiny accessories. Something that no one else would ever pick out of a rack. I expected a few funky numbers, and was pleasantly surprised with how strong this one sounds. Nice string arrangements accent the ever-present stomping bass.
This album has moderate value, getting about $5 or less whenever it is sold on-line. I paid 25 cents for it. Overall grade is B/I like it enough to try it again, and snag a song for a funky jam, most likely "Screams of Passion".
Labels: Funky 80's
# posted by Cajon Cavador @ 6:01 PM 
