Shy and retiring. Two adjectives never used to describe Grace Jones. Rather unsurprisingly then, this is a self-indulgent work with 8 versions of the same song, with interview snippets thrown in for good measure. It has Trevor Horn’s trademark production values all over it, so if you expect big and brash, you won’t be disappointed.
Stand-Out Track: Slave To The Rhythm
My introduction to Yes gave me a somewhat false impression, with Trevor Horn on vocals rather than Jon Anderson. Having said that, Into The Lens et al gave me a good idea of what I could expect when I investigated the full back catalogue.
Stand-Out Track: Into The Lens
In 1985, riding on the back of the success of Frankie Goes To Hollywood, another ZTT release that hit the heights was this one from Propaganda. Vast electronic soundscapes and harsh beats created a unique accompaniment to Claudia Brücken’s vocals.
Stand-Out Track: Duel (a perfect little pop song)
Trevor Horn has his stamp all over this one. Production values in over-drive. In ‘Owner of a Lonely Heart’, it really is a case of ‘Art of Noise meets Yes’
Stand-Out Track: Owner of a Lonely Heart
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