> Which of those 3 80s albums do YOU think is the best? The
> worst? Why? >>
>
Of these great three I'd pick Chalkmark In A Rainstorm (I love that title
too). I think it came out the same week as Tunnel Of Love, another under
appreciated masterwork. Anyway, it starts off with four of her best
ever tracks and if you skip Dancing Clown you get six brilliant tracks in a
row. Snakes And Ladders is a good little song too with some interesting
rhythms All great pop albums have dud tracks, (hint - Sgt Pepper and Pet
Sounds. ) and this one has 2. So what !
The other two don't get near the greatness of Chalkmark and are about equal.
I never liked Ethiopia. I felt that she was coming in late on the Geldof/
Live Aid act. I like her to lead not follow.
WTRF was a really strong record apart from the attempted rockers Wild Things
and You're So Square. They're typical of that clueless west coast
approach to studio rock. She should have asked Neil Young for help in
the rockin department. Chinese Cafe, Ladies Man, Moon, and Love are
all top tunes.
Philip
NP something jazzy on Giles Peterson's show
