After the recent breakup due, of course, to artistic and creative differences between moi and you-know-who, I have decided to go back to the solo route. It's easier for me since now there's no pressure and I can release what I want to release without having to worry about people reading what I post or even liking what I post.
So here we go with my first post breakup post, 1988's release from Rhythm Corps, titled "Common Ground".
The title track got some pretty heavy airplay back then, was once featured as a MSoTW and I believe there's also a pretty cool video out there somewhere. Also getting some airplay was the song "Cold Wire" which is a pretty rockin's song, at least compared to the mellow (and quite good) title track.
The rest? Well, it sound a bit like U2 (and other bands that sound like U2) which is kind of funny since these guys come from THE CRIME CAPITAL OF THE WOOOOOOOOOOOORLD. That's right, Detroit!
Why they shouldn't sound like U2 since they're from Detroit should really make no difference, but it does. Don't ask me why, it just does.
Oh, and the songs are political. Kind of sounds like something from oh, I don't know.....U2 maybe?
Now, I'm not saying this is a bad album, it's actually ok. But, except for the two songs mentioned above, the rest of the songs are kind of typical 80's music, at least to me. Which can be ok.
They only put out two albums with this one being the first. If you're interested and want me to post the second during my new solo career, just let me know.
Common Ground
1. Father's Footsteps
2. I Surrender
3. Solidarity
4. Common Ground
5. Streets On Fire
6. Cold Wire
7. Giants
8. Faith And Muscle
9. Perfect Treason
10. Revolution Man
Availability: OOP but can be found for around $7.
MSoTW: Last week's is still out there so this week's is really easy. You can figure this one out and then go back to last week's!
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I still have no idea who last week is, but I can remove the mystery of this weeks very quickly. The voice gives it away, but what band did he sing it with?
I am guessing this is Steve Lukather on vocals and Steve Lukather solo. OK, Im not guessing... I know its right.
Now onto this "pound sign" band ... Can an album be lost if it was never found to begin with? hmmmmm.....
I'll defer to Scott on this week's mystery song, 'cause I have no idea. But the song is extremely cool and it sounds like something that would have been a killer Bob Dylan tune. I'd like to know more about this.
I'd also like to know less about Rhythm Corps...just kidding. It's very middle of the road, but I've certainly heard worse (Metallica/Lou Reed anybody???). I do remember the mystery track from this album, I'm pretty sure it's the title track.
I don't know MSoTW, but I don't think it's Lukather.
"A killer Bob Dylan-tune"?? Dylan could write that tune on a visit to the toilet.
That's where my best work is done...
Shower for me!
And I'll let you guys fight over who does this song.....
Maybe you can fight over last week's as well?
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Norma Jean Fox
(11/30/1945-9/7/2010)
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