Wednesday 3 December 2008
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Funk/punk stars of the New York scene in the 80s, the Bush Tetras were the most famous and resourceful band of the time. They are now on the forefront of the post-punk/new wave revival with The Slits, Sonic Youth, Pere Ubu, Mekons, Gang Of Four & James Chance…
Their primal, almost animal energy is still intact after all these years, and can be felt in their very latest record.
Very Very Happy features two unpublished tracks, Nails and Motorhead, plus six that were just re-recorded at the Looking Glass Studios, New York, in the same way the group wanted to do it from the beginning, without getting a chance until now.
The album got three new music videos, including the reprise of Ed Steinberg’s classic, Too Many Creeps, which stages the devastating reality of the urban disintegration at the end of the 70s and the beginning of the 80s.
Tags:
Bush Tetras,
Ed Steinberg,
Funk,
Gang Of Four,
James Chance,
Looking Glass Studios,
Mekons,
Motorhead,
Nails,
New Wave,
Pere Ubu,
post-punk,
punk,
Sonic Youth,
The Slits,
Too Many Creeps,
Very Very Happy
Filed under: Ambient/New Age, News |
Monday 24 September 2007
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Robert Kraft, a smooth west coast crooner…
Robert Kraft was born in Princeton, NJ on February 4, 1951 and started to establish his music career as a composer in NY after graduation from Harvard University. Robert formed his Jazz band “Ivory Coast” and started to perform in NY clubs. In 1979, RSO Records signed with them and released their album “Mood Swing” produced by Phil Goldston.
In 1980, Robert recorded his first solo album “Ready To Bounce” but unfortunately this album was not released in the States due to bankruptcy of RSO Records.(For your information, “Ready To Bounce” was released only in Japan in 1985.) In spite of this accident, Robert got a deal with RCA Records and thus “Retroactive” was released in 1982. This album is said to be one of the AOR treasures because of its perfect music quality.
In 1989, Robert released another album “Quake City” as an artist but he succeeded more as a producer / songwriter in Los Angels music scene in early 90’s
Discography:
Moodswing
“Robert Kraft & The Ivory Coast”
The Tracks are: Who´s Seducin´Who?, Down In Flames, Junction Boulevard, Bon Voyage, Second Nature, A Jump For Miles, False Start, Hoverkraft & Cafe Society.
Musicians on the Moodswing album: Robert Kraft, Philip Galdston, Peter Thom, Ross Levinson, Stephen Tarshis, Michael Lauren, Timmy Capello and others.
Available from RSO Records/Original release year: 1979
Retro Active
“Excellent album from Mr. Kraft”
The Tracks are: Single Solo, Just Another Notch On The Bedpost, Out With My Ex, You´re Blue Too, I Wonder What You´re Like, Heartless, What Price Glory, Teach Me How To Kiss You, Can We Be In Love Again, On The West Side & Let´s Hold Each Other Once More.
Musicians on the Retro Active album: Robert Kraft, Larry Carlton, Jerry Hey, Bill Reichenbach, Larry Williams, Kim Hutchcroft, Richard Page, Steve George, Tom Kelly, Jeff Porcaro, Abraham Laboriel, Terry Trotter, Brian Mann, Don Freeman, Michael Omartian, Paulinho Da Costa, Rick Marotta, Janis Siegel, Ed Greene, Alex Acuna & Ross Levinson.
Available from RCA Records/Original release year: 1982
Radio Special, Volume 20
“Special Radio Series album”
The Tracks are: To be updated.
Musicians on the Radio Special, Volume 20 album: Robert Kraft and others.
Available from RCA Records/Original release year: 1982
Ready To Bounce
“Japanese LP release only”
The Tracks are: Secrets Of Life, Cry Out, Only Time Will Tell, If This Is Love, Come Back, Finally Gone, Runaway, Fool For Love, Worn Out Low Down, Free Ride & Blue Shades.
Musicians on the Moodswing album: Robert Kraft, Irene Cara, Janis Siegel, Tim Hauser, Alan Paul, Peter Thom, Phil Galdston, David Brown, Ralph MacDonald, Ron Carter, Bob Mintzer, Chris Parker, Randy Brecker and others.
Available from RSO Records/Original release year: 1985
Quake City
“Smooth songs from Robert Kraft”
The Tracks are: Beat Generation, Lost In The Shuffle, Quake City, Homeless, Stop Time, Rubber Neckin´, O Eliza, Christmas In Kyoto, Failing Upwards & Fountain Of Youth.
Musicians on the Quake City album: Robert Kraft, Rick Marotta, Nick Brown, Dave Chamberlain, Michael Paulo, Bruce Willis, Janis Siegel, Michael Hunter, Michael Andreus, Carlos Gomez, Rob Trow, N´Dea Davenport, Jay Gruska, Paul Graham & Todd Yvega.
Available from Sonic Edge/Original release year: 1989
You can listen the full album on http://www.121webradio.com
Retro Active
“CD release of the 82 album”
The Tracks are: Single Solo, Just Another Notch On The Bedpost, Out With My Ex, You´re Blue Too, I Wonder What You´re Like, Heartless, What Price Glory, Teach Me How To Kiss You, Can We Be In Love Again, On The West Side & Let´s Hold Each Other Once More.
Musicians on the Retro Active album: Robert Kraft, Larry Carlton, Jerry Hey, Bill Reichenbach, Larry Williams, Kim Hutchcroft, Richard Page, Steve George, Tom Kelly, Jeff Porcaro, Abraham Laboriel, Terry Trotter, Brian Mann, Don Freeman, Michael Omartian, Paulinho Da Costa, Rick Marotta, Janis Siegel, Ed Greene, Alex Acuna & Ross Levinson.
Available from BMG Records/Original release year: 1991
Tags:
121 WebRadio,
121MusicStore,
Jazz,
New Wave,
Pop,
quake city,
Robert Kraft
Filed under: Biographies, Chroniques, New Wave, Pop |
Thursday 6 September 2007
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L’histoire de New Order commence par la fin d’une autre, celle du groupe Joy division, alors au sommet de sa gloire.
Joy division était constitué de Peter Hook, Bernard Summer, Stephen Morris et de son leader et chanteur Ian curtis. En mai 1980 Ian curtis se suicida, ce fut la fin de Joy Division. Les trois survivants de Joy Division auxquels s’ajoutera la nouvelle recrue Gillian Gilbert (guitare et synthés) formeront le mythique New Order.
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Tags:
biography,
New order,
New Wave,
Pop
Filed under: Biographies, Electro, New Wave, Rock |
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