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| ABC - Alphabet City Classification: Pop Band: ABC Tracks: - Avenue A - When Smokey Sings - Night You Murdered Love - Think Again - Rage and Then Regret - Ark-Angel - King Without a Crown - Bad Blood - Jealous Lover - One Day - Avenue Z - Minneapolis - When Smokey Sings [The Miami Mix] - Night You Murdered Love [The Whole Story] - Chicago [Abridged] ALPHABETICALLY YOURS When looking back to those dazzling disco/techno pop days of the eighties, there are so many acts that had one or two songs that were really memorable. ABC, however, rises above this "one hit wonder" status, and none so as eloquently as in this "Alphabet City."<BR>What has always worked for these debonair gents is their flair for esoterically correct vocals and their stunning string arrangements. And while many of their songs can be considered a little "glitzy" or "forced," the songs on this collection work because of their unique approach to their subject matters. "When Smokey Sings" is a tribute to Smokey Robinson, and has some clever lyrics, and while it may be seen as a self-confident ode to themselves, I think it's more of a salute to a man whose influence in popular music cannot be underestimated. The synthesized instrumentals saluting "Minneapolis" and "Chicago" are filler fluff, but not bad in that respect. For me, the album's showcase is both the opening "Night You Murdered Love," and it's counterpart (The Whole Story). In this version, the female responds to the male's accusations. It's done in rap and it's so funny and appropriate; also shows that rap music can be d k> Buy Abc Alphabet City at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.comJamster - the latest ringtones for your phone! |
