Glam Slam & Escape (Collective)

Kerrang! UK Cover & Five-Page Feature (Aug 5, 1989)

David Bowie’s "Gary Numan, Fear Not" a one-page concert review in New Musical Express, July 8, 1989. TIN MACHINE LONDON TOWN & COUNTRY...

Rock & Folk magazine cover January 1, 1989

Marc Bolan & T.Rex’s The Unobtainable T. Rex  was released as a CD album in Japan by Teichiku Records Co. (catalog number unknown) in...

A Metallic KO Michigan Palace Relic Released as a limited, numbered 7-inch clear glitter vinyl single in the UK on November 30, 1988, on Jungle Records (catalogue: JUNG 61), Iggy And The Stooges’ “(I Got) Nothing” b/w “Cock In My Pocket” was taken from the legendary final Stooges show at Michigan Palace, February 9, 1974 — immortalised on the Metallic KO album. Remastered from the original Skydog tapes, this raw, chaotic live assault with Ron Asheton (bass), Scott Asheton (dr

A Prince-Kissed Funk-Soul Triumph Chaka Khan’s CK was released worldwide on November 22, 1988, on Warner Bros. Records. Her eighth solo album — and first to feature Prince input — delivered funk-soul fire with Prince’s “Sticky Wicked” (feat. Miles Davis trumpet) and her cover of his “Eternity” (previously Sheena Easton). Produced by Russ Titelman with David Frank, Chris Jasper, and others. Peaked at No. 125 Billboard 200, No. 17 Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Issued in vinyl, casset

A Slade Dancefloor Resurrection released in the UK on November 15, 1988, Slade’s “Let's Dance (1988 Remix)” 7-inch vinyl single on Cheapskate Records (catalogue: BOYZ 3) was backed with “Standing On The Corner,” this remixed stomper, composed by Jim Lea and produced by James Lea, revived Chris Montez’s 1962 hit (written by Jim Lee, #4 US Hot 100, #2 UK). Montez’s original—featuring Joel Hill (guitar), Ray Johnson (Philicorda organ), Ray Pohlman (bass), Jesse Sailes (drums)—wa

A Prince-Powered R&B Reinvention Sheena Easton’s The Lover In Me LP, was released on November 7, 1988 on MCA Records (catalogue: MCG 6036) in the UK. This 10-track synth-pop, funk, and R&B album featured two Prince-written/produced tracks (“101” and “Cool Love,” credited to Joey Coco). Produced by L.A. & Babyface, Angela Winbush, and Jellybean Productions, Inc, it peaked at No. 30 on the UK Albums Chart where it remained for 7 weeks. Album Overview: The album features a more

Cover & Eight-Page Feature Musician Magazine November 1, 1988

Third Single from Lovesexy with Camille B-Side On October 24, 1988, Prince released the 7" single I Wish U Heaven b/w Scarlet Pussy (credited to his alter ego Camille) in the United Kingdom through Paisley Park/Warner Bros. Records. As the third and final single from his album Lovesexy, this release juxtaposed a spiritual ballad with a provocative funk track, encapsulating Prince's dual themes of love and sensuality during his post-Sign o' the Times era. Issued in a standard