Jun 26, 2019

RhoDeo 1925 Aetix

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Today's Artists were let's say not as successful as they hoped, with hindsight it's easy to blame the record companies that forever try to shape artists into the mold that maximize the record companies coffers, this inevitably is detrimental to most artists, and very counterproductive. Four synth-pop albums that need late recognition ..............N'Joy

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If Kissing the Pink's name sounds like sexual innuendo, it's because it is. The band eventually changed their appellation to the modest KTP. Often chastised by the U.K. press in the '80s, Kissing the Pink's music is not as suggestive as their name. The group's hybrid of soul, electronic experimentation, and synth-pop should've landed them hits when that sound was in flavor, but the band merely flirted with the Top 40 in England and was virtually unknown in America except for new wave diehards. Kissing the Pink was formed in 1980 at the Royal College of Music in London, England. All of the members lived together in the same house in North London. Comprised of Nick Whitecross (vocals, guitars), Jon Kingsley Hall (keyboards, vocals), Peter Barnett (bass, violin, vocals), Simon Aldridge (guitars, vocals), Stephen Cusack (drums, vocals), George Stewart (keyboards, vocals), and Josephine Wells (saxophone, vocals), Kissing the Pink released their first album, Naked, in 1983. By 1986, Kissing the Pink had shortened their name to KTP and recorded their most successful LP, Certain Things Are Likely. More commercial than any of their previous efforts, Certain Things Are Likely was Kissing the Pink's concession to their label Magnet's demand for a chart smash. The hits never really came, except that the title track reached number one on the Billboard dance charts; moreover, the single "One Step" went to number one in Italy. In 1988, KTP became Kissing the Pink once again. The group released Sugarland in 1993. After that, the band cut their roster to Whitecross, Hall, and Stewart, doing mainly production work for other artists. In 1999, Hall recorded Moving Into One, a trance CD, for his wife. Kissing the Pink collaborated with Steve Balsamo that year on a number of songs, but they were rejected by Sony and shelved.

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Keighley attended Dulwich Prep London and Royal Russell School in London, England. He started performing as Belouis Some in 1983 and was signed to Parlophone releasing his first album, Some People, in 1985. After initial production in London with Ian Little and Pete Schwier, Some People was produced by Steve Thompson and Michael Barbiero in New York. Guitarist Carlos Alomar arranged and played on the sessions along with Bernard Edwards, Tony Thompson, Dave Lebolt, Jimmy Maelen, Carmine Rojas, Guy Fletcher, Gary Barnacle, Rick Bell, Jack Waldman, Chester Kamen, Robin Clark, Frank Simms, Earl Slick. The video for the first single release, "Imagination", was directed by Storm Thorgerson and caused controversy as it contained full frontal nudity. The video for the second single, "Some People", also directed by Thorgerson, was used as a Swatch television advertisement in the U.S.

Belouis Some's contribution to the Pretty in Pink soundtrack, "Round, Round", propelled him towards audiences outside of the clubs. After worldwide chart success and extensive touring, including a support slot on Frankie Goes to Hollywood's 1985 US tour, the single "Imagination" was re-issued in 1986 and became a hit in the UK. Both "Some People" and "Imagination" were remixed several times. In the summer of 1986, Belouis Some was one of the support acts on Queen's Magic Tour appearing at Knebworth, Paris and Manchester.

In late 1986, Belouis Some recorded his second album Belouis Some in New York, produced by Gary Langan and Guy Fletcher. Main band members were Carlos Alomar, Geoff Dugmore, Carmine Rojas, Chester Kamen, Jimmy Maelen, (The Borneo Horns) Lenny Pickett, Steve Elson, Stan Harrison and Fletcher on keyboards. Pete Townshend, Julian Lennon and Neal X made guest appearances on the album. "Let It Be with You" and "Animal Magic" were both US Hot Dance Club Play hits. In 1989, Belouis Some formed The Big Broadcast. The band toured the UK playing small venues and clubs. In 1993, Belouis Some released the album Living Your Life on BMG Records. The album was produced in London by Geoff Dugmore and Nigel Butler. Musicians included Karl Hyde, Steve Barnacle, Peter Oxendale, and J.J. Belle. In 1995, Belouis Some released the single "Let Me Love You for Tonight" produced by Richard "Biff" Stannard (Biffco) and Matt Rowe. In October 2018, Let's Rock The 80's announced that Belouis Some will be performing at their summer festivals across the UK in 2019.



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Kissing the Pink was formed in 1980 at the Royal College of Music in London, England. All of the members lived together in the same house in North London. Comprised of Nick Whitecross (vocals, guitars), Jon Kingsley Hall (keyboards, vocals), Peter Barnett (bass, violin, vocals), Simon Aldridge (guitars, vocals), Stephen Cusack (drums, vocals), George Stewart (keyboards, vocals), and Josephine Wells (saxophone, vocals). Their first single was "Don't Hide in the Shadows", made with Martin Hannett, but it wasn't until they signed with Magnet Records that they began to get any airplay. They recorded their first album in AIR studios with producer Colin Thurston, Kissing the Pink had wanted Brian Eno to produce the album but Magnet thought Thurston would make a more commercial impact. Kissing the Pink released their first album, Naked, in 1983. The album, Naked, didn't sell a lot of copies but was a favourite with the college crowd, the sheer variety of songs on the album made the album too hard to classify, and thus it was largely ignored.

Naked was among the most intricate electronic takes on art-funk this side of the Talking Heads, Yello and Was (Not Was). It started with "The Last Film", a mutant-funk revolving around a marching beat, anthemic brass and angelic vocals. The influence of Yello is clearly visible in the hi-tech electronic beats and vocoders of "Frightened In France", though it's no match for Yello's wackiness. In a way, their best could be the moody post-punk of "Watching Their Eyes", helped by shy philosophical introspection ("we must be strong 'cause only the strong survive").
The hyperactive electro music-hall "Love Lasts Forever" added further spontaneity and cynicism, though the masterpiece was probably "All For You", a twisted tribute of 60's pop based around ghostly electronic loops, resigned male vocals, angelic female vocals and elegant washes of piano, accordion and saxophone. Another highlight, the electro-jazz "Big Man Restless" seems like an obvious influence on Tuxedomoon's later work. Finally, the vibrant party vibes of "Desert Song" (counteracted by wild electronic effects) predate the likes of Frankie Goes to Hollywood et al.



Kissing The Pink - Naked (flac  525mb)

01 The Last Film 3:24
02 Frightened In France 3:23
03 Watching Their Eyes 3:15
04 Love Lasts Forever 5:33
05 All For You 4:02
06 The Last Film (Hymn Version) 3:17
07 Big Man Restless 3:44
08 Desert Song 3:21
09 Broken Body 2:43
10 Maybe This Day 3:32
11 In Awe Of Industry 3:15
12 Mr. Blunt 2:56
Bonus
13 Mr. Blunt (Mixed For Feet) 4:50
14 Watching Their Eyes (Club Mix) 5:20
15 The Last Film (Extended Version) 4:09
16 Love Lasts Forever (12" Version) 6:15
17 We Are Your Family (Special Club Version) 5:52
18 Middleton Row 3:42
19 Big Man Restless (Club Mix) 7:08


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Kissing the Pink's Certain Things Are Likely is generally considered by KTP fans to be the group's weakest LP. And they're right. Certain Things Are Likely sounds as if the band was trying hard to produce a hit. Place the blame on KTP's label, Magnet. The company wanted KTP to sell some records, and Certain Things Are Likely shaves the group's artiness and subtle charms for faceless dance-rock. "One Step" has its toe-tapping moments, but Nick Whitecross' passionless half-spoken, half-sung narrative becomes annoying after a while. Unfortunately, the track's repetitive, manufactured hooks get stuck in the brain; the "hey mister, hey mister, hey mister, hey mister" background vocals pester the ears like a fly buzzing around the room. The title song recalls Blancmange's pulse-pounding synthesizer pop; it's slightly better than "One Step" and shows that KTP haven't lost it completely. Certain Things Are Likely is much too slick; the band can barely breathe underneath the layers of studio gloss. "Can You Hear Me" tosses in bagpipes to prove that KTP haven't been replaced by machines. Sadly, it doesn't help as KTP is running on automatic pilot on Certain Things Are Likely. Only on "Jones," slightly reminiscent of Scary Monsters-period David Bowie, and the Scritti Politti-ish new wave funk of "I Won't Wait" can the true face of KTP be seen through the commercial haze of Certain Things Are Likely.



 Kissing The Pink - Certain Things Are Likely (flac  439mb)

01 One Step 4:28
02 Never Too Late To Love You 3:48
03 Certain Things Are Likely 4:11
04 Dream Dream 3:47
05 No One's On The Same Side 3:44
06 Can You Hear Me 4:29
07 Jones 3:47
08 Identity Card 3:25
09 One Day 4:09
10 I Won't Wait 4:54
11 One Step (Extended Remix) 7:12
Stand Up ep
12 Stand Up (Get Down) 4:08
13 Certain Things Are Likely (Engagedub) 5:08
14 I Won't Wait 4:58
15 No-One's On The Same Side (Mixedub) 4:45

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Belouis Some was probably the least-known act on 1986's Pretty in Pink soundtrack, an assemblage of previously unfamiliar new wave darlings such as the Psychedelic Furs, Echo & the Bunnymen, and the Smiths. However, with his spiky hairdo and booming voice, Some was able to earn his own 15 minutes of MTV fame. Born Neville Keighley, Some released his first LP, Some People, in 1985. The title track was a club hit. Although Some's contribution to the Pretty in Pink soundtrack, "Round, Round," did not penetrate the mainstream, it introduced Some to an audience outside of discotheques. Produced by Bernard Edwards, "Round, Round" had enough electric guitars to seduce rock fans while maintaining the interest of the dance crowd with its pounding groove. "Imagination," a song from Some People, was reissued in 1986, peaking at number 17 on the U.K. pop charts. Both "Some People" and "Imagination" were remixed several times. In 1987, Some recorded his self-titled second album, but it failed to duplicate the success of his debut. Some then disappeared from the music scene, lost in an '80s "Where Are They Now?" file until 1993 when he released Living Your Life. Still devoted to his club roots, Living Your Life found Some embracing techno.



Belouis Some - Some People  (flac  476mb)
 
01 Some People 4:00
02 Stand Down 3:11
03 Imagination 3:34
04 Walk Away 3:37
05 Aware Of You 3:42
06 Target Practice 4:36
07 Have You Ever Been In Love 4:03
08 Tail Lights 5:42
09 Jerusalem 5:47
Bonus
10 Imagination (Dance Mix) 5:31
11 Stand Down (Live Version) 3:18
12 Some People (Extended) 7:38
13 Some People (Dub Mix) 6:36
14 Jerusalem (Instrumental Version) 5:54
15 Target Practice (Bullseye Mix) 6:01

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After his initial chart success and extensive touring, he appeared at Knebworth on a bill supporting Queen, with Big Country and Status Quo in August 1986. The late 1986 single "Jerusalem" had also peaked at #98 in the UK. Soon after, Some recorded his second album, Belouis Some in New York, which was produced by Gary Langan and Guy Fletcher. Pete Townshend and Julian Lennon made guest appearances on the record, while Phil Harding mixed "Let It Be with You". Of the nine tracks, Some solely wrote five of the songs and co-wrote the rest, three of which were co-written with producer Guy Fletcher. "Some Girls" was co-written by Carlos Alomar. The album was recorded at Right Track in New York City, and mixed at both the Eel Pie in Twickenham and Maison Rouge in London. Additional recording was at Counterpoint, Hit Factory, Roundhouse & Beat Factory.

However, like his debut album, Belouis Some did not make a chart appearance in the UK or America. "Let It Be with You" was the lead single from the album, and managed to reach #53 in the UK chart. It fared better in America on the Hot Dance Club Play chart, where it reached #13. The second single "Animal Magic" failed to make an appearance on the UK chart, but a remix version reached #6 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart. The third and final single "Some Girls" was exclusively released in the UK during early 1988, and peaked at #76. This was the last charting Belouis Some made in the UK.



Belouis Some - Belouis Some   (flac  370mb)

01 Let It Be With You 3:35
02 Stranger Than Fiction 3:32
03 Some Girls 4:43
04 Passion Play 4:18
05 Animal Magic 4:35
06 Dream Girl 5:10
07 My Body 4:09
08 Wind Of Change 4:50
09 What I See 5:48
Some Girls EP
11 Some Girls (Radio Version) 3:54
12 Imagination (Can U Dig This Mix!) 4:50
13 Some Girls (Extended Version) 6:19
14 Some Girls (Classical Version) 4:43

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1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Hello Rho-X,

I am kindly inquiring if it would be possible to re-up Kissing the Pink's Certain Things Are Likely.
Hoping it has been long enough since its last upload.

Regards,
B.