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A forgotten man in the rise of West Coast rap, Tone-Loc was effectively cut off from his hometown scene in Los Angeles by his unexpected pop success. Paced by the singles "Wild Thing" and "Funky Cold Medina" -- both co-written by a pre-fame Young MC, and some of the earliest productions by the legendary Dust Brothers -- Loc's debut album, Loc-ed After Dark, became the second rap album to top the pop charts, following the Beastie Boys' Licensed to Ill. Loc's distinctively rough, raspy voice and easygoing delivery made him an appealing storyteller, but he was aiming for the streets more than the pop charts. So there's the occasional profanity, the stalker-tinged title track, and "Cheeba Cheeba," which made waves at the time as one of the earliest pro-marijuana raps on record (of course, this was before Cypress Hill, and Nancy Reagan's "Just Say No" campaign was still fresh in the public's mind). The minor singles "I Got It Goin' On" and "On Fire" (the latter the first record ever released on Delicious Vinyl) are both pretty good, but some of the album's momentum is wasted on some fairly standard MC boasts (Loc has much more personality than he does lyrical technique). Even if Loc-ed After Dark is erratic, though, it still deserves more respect than it's generally accorded. ~ Steve Huey
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Recorded at Delicious Vinyl Studios, Hollywood, California.
Personnel: Tone Loc, N-Dea (vocals); Arik Marshall (guitar); Lonnie Marshall, Kevin O'Neal (bass); DJ M. Walk (scratches); Dust Brothers (sequencing).
Producers: Matt Dike, Michael Ross, The Dust Brothers.
Record Collector (magazine) (p.95) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "[T]his record still cuts it as a great mainstream rap album of its time." Tone-Loc Loc-Ed After Dark Songs | 1. | On Fire - (Remix, remix) |
| 2. | Wild Thing |
| 3. | Loc'ed After Dark  |
| 4. | I Got It Goin' On |
| 5. | Cutting Rhythms |
| 6. | Funky Cold Medina |
| 7. | Next Episode |
| 8. | Cheeba Cheeba |
| 9. | Don't Get Close |
| 10. | Loc'in on the Shaw |
| 11. | Homies, The |
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Loc-Ed After Dark Music Review Purchase Loc-Ed After Dark CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Junkyard CD (1989)
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| | Dream Theater Images And Words CD (1992)
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While continuing to improve its musical chops and explore more progressive territory, Dream Theater reached its mainstream apex with 1992's IMAGES AND WORDS. Here the group capably combined prog-rock high-mindedness with metal crunch and commercial accessibility on the opening track "Pull Me Under," helping to snare an audience big enough to push this album past gold sales status.
What makes IMAGES AND WORDS stand out is the fluid marriage of shred tactics, soaring vocals, and catchy hooks, all wrapped up in a polished studio sound. Fans can argue whether this is the band's best, but there is no denying the power of epic, engaging songs like "Take the Time," "Under a Glass Moon," and "Metropolis - Part I," a track that foreshadowed the 1999 outing SCENES FROM A MEMORY. Following IMAGES AND WORDS, Dream Theater became increasingly complex in its approach, to varying degrees of success, but this album represents ...
| | L A Guns L.A. Guns CD (1988) Remastered
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Even amidst the already seedy underbelly of the late-'80s L.A. glam metal scene, L.A. Guns were the undisputed bottom-feeders. A ragged collection of outcasts from various other bands (guitarist Tracii Guns was the original "guns" in Guns n' Roses, drummer Steven Riley had recently vacated the stool with shock-kings W.A.S.P., and British vocalist Phil Lewis had done time with London glamsters Girl), they elevated the unrepentant ...
| | Black & Blue In Heat CD (2003) Import
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| | Night Ranger 7 Wishes CD (1985) (Import) England; Reissue; Remastered; United Kingdom
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After taking a break from the recording/touring grind to let their breakthrough commercial success sink in, Night Ranger issued their third album, SEVEN WISHES, in 1985. While it didn't contain a massive single comparable to "Sister Christian" (off their previous album, MIDNIGHT MADNESS), it kept Night Ranger's string of platinum albums intact.
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| | Shirley & Company Shame, Shame, Shame CD (1975)
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An eclectic mix of funk, disco, Caribbean, moody R&B, and pop influences, this hidden gem of an album followed the surprising comeback success that Shirley Goodman -- one-half of legendary 1950s duo Shirley & Lee -- enjoyed with the single of the same name. Penned and produced by Vibration founder Sylvia Robinson, "Shame, Shame, Shame" was one of the earliest examples of disco, following in the footsteps of efforts like George McCrae's "Rock Your Baby" and the Hues Corporation's "Rock the Boat," but with a notably soulful grip. The tune's nifty guitar strolls, spirited piano licks, and persistent percussion, combined with the utter enthusiasm of Goodman and male vocalist Jesus Alvarez, make for a hard-to-resist concoction. The album isn't limited to the fiery antics of that song; all of its selections share a common feel-good vibe. Perhaps the most celestial moment is the endearing, easily coaxing "I Gotta Get Next to You"; it's truly rare to find a ballad so simultaneously soulful and relaxed. Additionally, both "Love Is" and "I Guess Things Have to Change" are sprightly, mellow numbers with fluid horn arrangements and vocal lines that showcase Alvarez's impressive writing skills. Goodman co-wrote several tunes as well: the ...
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| | WE As Is CD (1997)
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| | Henri Salvador L'Indispensable CD (1999)
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| | Tubby Unpredictable Jiggle CD (2003)
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An explosive combination of powerful songwriting, insanely energetic live shows and tireless work ethic; TUBBY is like nothing else on the music scene today. The energy this group releases on stage has been the talk of music fans across the San Diego area since the band's inception. More than one club owner has pegged Tubby as the best band to come out of San Diego in years, and their growing fan base has ...
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