Stereo MCs - Connected (1992)
All songs written by Robert Birch (Rob B)/Nicholas Hallam (The Head), except as noted
- "Connected" (Birch/Hallam/H.W. Casey/Richard Finch) – 5:14
- Contains a sample from "Let Me (Let Me Be Your Lover)" by Jimmy "Bo" Horne.
- "Ground Level" – 4:13
- "Everything" (Birch/Hallam/James L. Worthy) – 3:47
- "Sketch" (Birch/Hallam/Tuzé DeAbreu)– 5:44
- Contains a sample of "Passarinho" by Gal Costa.
- "Fade Away" – 4:25
- "All Night Long" – 4:07
- "Step It Up" – 4:59
- "Playing With Fire" – 4:20
- Contains a sample of "Opportunities (Let's Make Lots of Money)" by Pet Shop Boys.
- "Pressure" – 3:50
- "Chicken Shake" – 3:50
- "Creation" – 5:03
- "Don't Let Up" (feat. Mica Paris)[7] – 3:09
- "The End" (Birch/Hallum/Carole King/Toni Stern) – 3:47
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connected_(Stereo_MCs_album)
Golf's verdict: Sold millions and millions and Connected and Step It Up were played seemingly millions and millions of times back in the early 90s. They'll never have to work again, but I am still a little bemused as to why this was such a popular choice.
Maire's verdict: This band reminds me of my room-mate in my first year of uni. I didn't understand most of her music choices and she was completely bemused by mine. I seem to have softened slightly as although I still can't stand 'Connected' I wasn't as irritated by the rest of it as I remember. Saying that, I won't be listening to it again any time soon (if ever).
Album 130/1031
ABC - The Lexicon of Love (1982)
All tracks written by Martin Fry, Mark White, Stephen Singleton and David Palmer, except where noted.
| Side one | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
| 1. | "Show Me" | 4:02 | |
| 2. | "Poison Arrow" |
| 3:24 |
| 3. | "Many Happy Returns" | 3:56 | |
| 4. | "Tears Are Not Enough" |
| 3:31 |
| 5. | "Valentine's Day" | 3:42 | |
| Side two | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
| 6. | "The Look of Love" (Part One) |
| 3:26 |
| 7. | "Date Stamp" | 3:51 | |
| 8. | "All of My Heart" | 5:12 | |
| 9. | "4 Ever 2 Gether" |
| 5:30 |
| 10. | "The Look of Love" (Part Four) |
| 1:02 |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lexicon_of_Love
Golf's verdict: A stone cold 80s classic. The Look of Love (Part One) in particular is an absolute perfect pop single. Highly influenced by the synthesizers used by producer Trevor Horn, it has not dated as much as many of it contemporaries and is still a great listen.
Maire's verdict: Brilliant album that everyone should listen to at least once.
Album 131/1031
The Kinks - Face to Face (1966)
All songs written and composed by Ray Davies (Dave Davies claims to have written "Party Line" in his autobiography Kink).
| Side one | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "Party Line" | 2:35 |
| 2. | "Rosie Won't You Please Come Home" | 2:34 |
| 3. | "Dandy" | 2:12 |
| 4. | "Too Much on My Mind" | 2:28 |
| 5. | "Session Man" | 2:14 |
| 6. | "Rainy Day in June" | 3:10 |
| 7. | "A House in the Country" | 3:03 |
| Side two | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "Holiday in Waikiki" | 2:52 |
| 2. | "Most Exclusive Residence for Sale" | 2:48 |
| 3. | "Fancy" | 2:30 |
| 4. | "Little Miss Queen of Darkness" | 3:16 |
| 5. | "You're Lookin' Fine" | 2:46 |
| 6. | "Sunny Afternoon" | 3:36 |
| 7. | "I'll Remember" | 2:27 |
Golf's verdict: Love The Kinks, but had never heard this album before. Whilst it may only have Sunny Afternoon on it, hitwise, it's a very strong bunch of songs.
Maire's verdict: Not my favourite album by them but thoroughly enjoyable nonetheless, with the classic track 'Sunny Afternoon' a stand out.
Album 132/1031
The Temptations - All Directions (1972)
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Lead vocals | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Funky Music Sho Nuff Turns Me On" | Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield | Dennis Edwards, Richard Street, Damon Harris, Otis Williams and Melvin Franklin | 3:05 |
| 2. | "Run Charlie Run" | C. Maurice King, Jan Forman | Edwards, Street, Harris, Williams, Franklin | 3:01 |
| 3. | "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" | Strong, Whitfield | Edwards, Street, Harris, Franklin | 11:45 |
| 4. | "Love Woke Me Up This Morning" | Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson | Harris | 2:22 |
| 5. | "I Ain't Got Nothin'" | C. Maurice King, Evans King | Williams, Franklin | 3:33 |
| 6. | "The First Time Ever (I Saw Your Face)" | Ewan MacColl | Street | 4:11 |
| 7. | "Mother Nature" | Nick Zesses, Dino Fekaris | Edwards | 3:08 |
| 8. | "Do Your Thing" | Isaac Hayes | Street, Harris, Franklin | 3:30 |
Golf's verdict: It's about 33mins long and 11 of those minutes are 'Papa Was a Rollin' Stone'. Do I need to say more? (NB: The other 22 minutes are also highly recommended.)
Maire's verdict: Classic album. Listen!
BONUS ALBUM!
Merk - Swordfish (2016)
http://flyingout.co.nz/products/swordfish
https://open.spotify.com/album/4E7IJbSJsLaBpRa6s3UTZ6
Golf's verdict: I am rather taken by this debut album from local Auckland wonderkid Merk. Went out to see him and band this evening and I predict he has a bright future ahead. He's described his sound as 'like Pavement, if produced by George Martin' and it's clear he's benefited from working as an intern at Neil Finn's Auckland studios. This has at least 5 candidates for Single of the Week and the middle eight of Manchuria is so catchy it's been my earworm for weeks! The Spotify link to this album is above.
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