R.I.P.
“But Now it’s Time to Say/What I Forgot to Say” – Adam Schlesinger and Leaving Utopia Parkway
Classical
New Classical Reviews
March 7, 2006
This throbbing gem is a highlight in an already top-shelf discography, the closest to full-on glam that the electronic duo have managed to date. As Alison Goldfrapp drapes her painfully sexy vocals atop Will Gregory's pulsing production, the best of the pair's dance-loving sides shines on neon earworms like "Ooh La La" and "Ride a White Horse." Beyond the singles, check out deep cuts "Slide In" and "Satin Chic."
Myrmidons of Melodrama [RPM 136]
1994
Longtime oldies radio staples with songs like "Remember (Walking in the Sand)" and "Leader of the Pack," The Shangri-Las also released a healthy selection of lesser-known teenage symphonies to God that should not be missed. Highlights include the charming and bittersweet "Train from Kansas City" which was covered by Neko Case and the surprisingly soulful "I'm Blue" (originally recorded by The Ikettes).
