Lost/Forgotten Album #202

[Jon]

Almost three years ago, I posted "Common Ground" by Rhythm Corps and it generated mostly positive responses. Gordon liked it, which was strange since he's really not into that "type" of music, and Scott liked it even though he couldn't find a picture supposedly related to the band when in reality it would have absolutely nothing to do with the bands, album, post or life even though he would have claimed it did. I'm sure someone else responded as well, but they had nothing of importance to say. 

NOTE: As always, 100% collusion-free. All facts are from jonsmindopedia, unless otherwise noted. Any pictures may or may not be related to the band or album, however no pictures will be posted claiming they are related to the band or album when in actuality they are not. 

Just as a public service, this is how it's correctly done:

Anyone get this reference to Scott's incorrect post on last week's AOTW?     

Now, back to the music.

From allmusic.com comes the following band biography:

"Formed in 1981, this Detroit band consisted of vocalist Michael Persh, with Davey Holmbo, Greg Apro, and Richie Lovsin. Their best-known song was the minor hit 'Common Ground'."

Not much there. Let's grab the album review for 1991's "The Future's Not What It Used To Be":

"Rhythm Corps' second release for Pasha is a mixed bag. At times, there's just enough interesting stuff going on to make it a pleasant surprise. The leadoff track and single release, 'Satellites', is a kinetic little modern rocker that bounds along and offers a singalong chorus. 'Mother' is an affective, if overblown, midtempo cut that expresses concern for the environment. There is also 'Martin', which explores the mindset of a troubled teenager driven to homicidal rage. The melodies are solid, but the problem, as on their previous release, is that the band scratch the surface of the issues that warrant their attention without going deep enough to warrant the listeners'. However, for those who want to feel like they're being socially aware, without getting too involved, The Future's Not What It Used to Be is a good enough place to spend some time."

If you liked "Common Ground", there's songs on this album you'll also like. Pretty mellow stuff, but a decent album. This would be the final album from Rhythm Corps. 

The Future's Not What It Used To Be

1. Satellites
2. Choices
3. Mother
4. Feel A Whole Lot Better
5. Hell Has No Heroes
6. Right Thing
7. Voice Of Reason
8. Ivory Tower
9. Martin
10. World By Storm
11. Number Song

Availability: OOP, but can be had for around $5 used or $20 new.   

[Jon]

That's a wicked tattoo. Almost 3D. 

[RJhog (Admin)]

I don't recall much about the first album you posted, but whoa, this is very good.  There isn't a bad song here.  I was just cruising along, listening contently, liking it but not being blown away, when the song Hell Has No Heroes started.  It started a passage of four songs up through Ivory Tower that were just fantastic.  That passage turned a good album into a very good album.  

Then Martin didn't wow me, but the guitar was very pleasant.  World By Storm was another gem.  

Quite nice post homey.