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Rip It Up, Issue 124, 1 November 1987, Page 29

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ROBBIE ROBERTSON Robbie Robertson A solo LP that has been three years in the making by the former Band leader. It's many years since The Last Waltz' and Robertson chooses very modern collaborators — U2 on two tracks, Peter Gabriel on 'Broken Arrow' and the BoDeans on two tracks. "This is just the way I feel now," he says, "just the way I hear now."

PRETENDERS The Singles (Best Of) At last, the 16 classic Pretenders singles on one album from 'Stop Your Sobbing', Brass in Pocket 7 to 'Back on the Chain Gang' and the collaboration with ÜB4O, 'I Got You Babe'. The ultimate Chryssie Hynde collection spanning 8 years of hitmaking.

THE SCREAMING BLUE MESSIAHS Bikini Red One of the country's more exciting tourists this year, the dynamic three-piece is back with Bikini Red — with such gems as 'I Wanna Be a Flintstone', 'I Can Speak American', 'Jesus Chrysler Drives a Dodge' and 'All Shook Down'.

CHER Cher After years of success on the big screen (Mask, Witches of Eastwick) Cher is back working with Jon Bon Jovi and Peter Asher as producers. Two tracks are written by Jon Bon Jovi and Cher remakes her old hit 'Bang Bang'. Guest vocalists on 'Perfection' are Bonnie Tyler and the legendary Darlene Love.

DREAM ACADEMY Remembrance Days The trio that brought you 'Life in a Northern Town' are back — working with producers Hugh Padgham (Split Enz, Police, Genesis) and Lindsey Buckingham (Fleetwood Mac). 'lndian Summer 7 is first single and theme from Diane Keaton's film 'Heaven Part 2' and features as does a cover of Korgis' hit 'Everybody's Gotta Leam Sometime'.

AZTEC CAMERA Love The first album in two years from Roddy Frame. Here he works with pop producers Rob Mounsey, Russ Titelman and tommy LiPuma and is joined by Carol Thompson (ex Floy Joy) on 'One And One'. Another step forward for Frame the songwriter and vocalist.

TIMOTHY B. SCHMIT Timothy B. Schmit One of the finest musicians of the 70s, in Poco and the Eagles, Schmit is on his own now. For this solo LP he writes with Will Jennings (Crusaders) and finds his own 80s style with such songs as 'Boys Night Out", 'Everybody Needs a Lover 7 and 'Down Here People Dance Forever 7 .

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DEBBIE GIBSON Out of the Blue Already high on the charts with her dance single 'Only in My Dreams', Debbie delivers her debut LP, 'Out of the Blue'. An instinctual, creative talent, don't miss, Miss Gibson. •

YES Big Generator This triumphant return of Yes is one of the 80s' musical highlights. This is their eagerly awaited new studio LP includes key tracks 'Love Will Find A Wa/, 'Rhythm of Love' and 'Shoot High Aim Low' — affirming the revitalised power of Yes.

RY COODER Get Rhythm This is Ry's first LP for several years that hasn't been connected to a film project. For this album he's stretching out as he sees fit on Elvis classic 'All Shook Up' with vocal by Cameo's Larry Blackmon, 'Across the Borderline' with vocal by cult actor Harry Dean Stanton. Other players include Van Dyke Parks and JimKeltner.

SIMON F Never Never Land A major new talent. Simon F delivers an edgy, stark sound which reflects his interest in things soulful and his mastery of things modem. Producer is former Cure bassist, Phil Thomalley who produced Robbie Nevil's hit album.

BLUE YONDER Blue Yonder This exhilerating debut is the work of songwriter/musicians Sandy Stewart and David Munday. Sandy has worked with Nile Rodgers and Stevie Nicks. A UK/USA recording working with New York's Arif Mardin and UK's John Brand (Cult, Waterboys, Aztec Camera) — captivating!

KITARO The Light of the Spirit Japan's esteemed progressivist has delivered a breathtaking album working with coproducer Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead. Kitaro essays on phases of time through a day, settings, weather and the motivating forces of existence. A penetrating work yet it promises to broaden his audience.

ALICE COOPER Raise Your Fist & Yell Yes, the Prince of Darkness is back with such wisdom as 'Chop Chop Chop' and 'Give the Radio Back' (to the maniacs). The song titles say it all — 'Lock Me Up', Time to Kill'. This man strutted a snake long before Wacko Jacko!

LEVERT The Big Throwdown The vocal group with the club hit 'Casanova' from their second album. They combine dynamics with a soulful vocals — it's in the family, father of Sean and Gerald Levert is O'jays singer Eddie Levert. Reggie Calloway of Midnight Star fame writes and produces two tracks — a winning combination.

RICHARD CLAPTON Glory Road The Australian legend returns to vinyl, this time with Jon Farriss of INXS in the producer's seat. Clapton is touring again in support of 'Glory Road'. Highlights include "Trust Somebody', the title track and the The Emperor's New Clothes'. Oz Rockers on 'Glory Road' include members of INXS, Dragon and Jimmy Barnes.

GEORGE HARRISON Cloud Nine The elusive Beatle is back on record conspiring with producer Jeff Lynne and musicians Eric Clapton, Elton John and Ringo Starr. The title track is catchy, When We Was Fab' is reflective and the 'Devil's Radio' is apt. Look out for the videos! Single is 'Got My Mind Set on You'.

TOMMY SHAW Ambition The legendary blazing guitar player, vocalist and songwriter of Styx is back and cookin'! Marked by an expansive sound and fullthrottle energy, it features the rockin' 'No Such Thing', the captivating 'Dangerous Game' and the soaring ballad 'Ever Since the World Began'.

SHERRICK Sherrick It's the age of the New Soul Man and Sherrick is one of the finest. On this his debut, he co-wrote most of the songs and co-produced. His style is smooth, he shows his emotional edge on a remake of Marvin Gaye's 'Baby I'm for Real'. Hot single is 'Just Call'.

CHRISTY MOORE Unfinished Revolution < Some say, Christy Moore is Ireland's greatest. Once again here's another superb album, 'Unfinished Revolution'. Singing the work of various writers, he does Shane (Pogue) McGowan's 'A Pair of Brown Eyes', three of his own compositions and the moving 'Biko Drum'.