Singles Bar

Rip It Up, Issue 119, 1 June 1987, Page 32

Singles Bar

Paul Lekakis ‘Boom Boom (Let’s Go Back to My Room)’ (Polygram 12”) Strange thing this hi-energy music, sex is treated like a workout at aerobics class. To “boom boom” or not to “boom boom," that is the question. In this era of safe sex it’s brave of Mr Lekakis to stick his neck out (or whatever). Man 2 Man Meet Man Parrish ‘Male Stripper’ (Polygram 12”) Another great aerobics stamper with a hurtling 128 bpm. Touching social commentary on the work problems of stage performers. This is the new UK mix with plenty of bump and grind; truly a Eurobeat shlock classic. Georgio ‘Sex Appeal’ (Motown 7”) Years ago everything on Motown was worth listening to; the label seems to be losing it a bit recently. Heavy breathing fails to excite this limp beat and Mr Georgio better re-listen to his Jackson Five records. Expose ‘Come Go With Me’ (Arista 7”) Okay pop culture fans, here’s a

whole new sub-genre, the Madonna sound without Madonna. Like history, pop has a way of repeating itself. However this has none of the joy and charm of the original — but it’s no surprise that it’s No 1 in the USA. Wally Badarou ‘Hi-life’ (Festival 12”) Mr Badarou has leant his talents to many a big name performer, but this is his first solo vinyl. A subtle African rhythm and nice keyboards give this a real cool feel. Dating from 1984 but sounding a lot fresher than most recent releases. J M Silk, featuring Steve “Silk” Hurley ‘Jack Your Body’ (RCA 7” & 12”) If there is one “house” record worth owning, this is the one. The usual mix of Euro-disco and gay hienergy beats but with a quality most of this type lacks. A groove to be reckoned with. The Housemartins ‘Caravan of Love* (Festival T’ & 12") Lord help us! A year ago a black band released this to deaf ears. Now four white guys from Hull release it. I wonder who’s gonna have the bigger hit! If you want to listen to gospel or any acapella,

seek out the real stuff. Georgia Satellites ‘Battleship Chains’ (WEA 7”) The loudest record of the bunch, from the land where the guitar is king. American rock at its best, taken from the highly entertaining second album, one of the hippest records of the year. Dr Feelgood ‘See You Later Alligator’ (Festival 7”) Crazy, man, crazy. An amazingly good Dave Edmunds’ production makes this Bill Haley standard come alive in the Doc’s hands. A perennial favourite made fresh again. Kerry Buchanan