After the creative and commercial misfire of their third album, Strictly Personal, Detroit's the Romantics took a step in the right direction with their next effort, 1983's In Heat. While the hard rock production of Strictly Personal was pure overkill, In Heat was the band's leanest effort to date, and though producer Pete Solly doesn't reprise the neo-Shel Talmy sound he brought to their debut, he puts the focus here on the group's strengths -- straightforward pop/rock tunes with a big beat, big hooks, sharp harmonies and ... Read More
After the creative and commercial misfire of their third album, Strictly Personal, Detroit's the Romantics took a step in the right direction with their next effort, 1983's In Heat. While the hard rock production of Strictly Personal was pure overkill, In Heat was the band's leanest effort to date, and though producer Pete Solly doesn't reprise the neo-Shel Talmy sound he brought to their debut, he puts the focus here on the group's strengths -- straightforward pop/rock tunes with a big beat, big hooks, sharp harmonies and plenty of energy. It also helped that Mike Skill returned to the band for this LP as bassist, bringing a knack for a good tune with him, and Coz Canler learned to rein in his guitar style, giving the performances on this disc a tighter and more compact sound that fits the material just right. The band nodded to their musical roots with a pair of pair of appropriate covers, "Open Up Your Door" (a big hit in Michigan in its original version from Richard & the Young Lions and "Shake a Tail Feather" (a rocked-up version of Andre Williams' R&B perennial), and while the album's two big hits, "Talking in Your Sleep" and "One in a Million," are a far cry from "What I Like About You," they're clever and memorably hooky, and after Strictly Personal they were a breath of fresh air. In Heat was the Romantics' most commercially successful album, and while it certainly isn't their best, it's an entertaining showcase of what these guys did well. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi Read Less
Add this copy of In Heat to cart. $19.39, like new condition, Sold by Démons & Merveilles rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Joinville, GRAND EST, FRANCE, published by Epic Nemperor Records Epic Nemperor Records.
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Fine. 1983 Europe. LP Album. 1983. Recorded at Criteria Studios Miami Florida May-June 1983. â„— 1983 Nemperor Records. Made in Holland Track publishers: A1 to A4 B1 to B4: Forever Endeavor Music Inc. /Romantics Inc. A5: Saturday Music Inc. B5: Vipac Music Inc. Tracks: A1: Rock You Up (3: 34). A2: Do Me Anyway You Wanna (3: 19). A3: Got Me Where You Want Me (3: 02). A4: One In A Million (3: 40). A5: Open Up Your Door (3: 57). B1: Talking In Your Sleep (3: 54). B2: Love Me To The Max (3: 06). B3: Diggin' On You (2: 58). B4: I'm Hip (2: 40). B5: Shake A Tail Feather (3: 28). Contributeurs: John Berg: Art Direction [Art Director]. Mike Skill: Band [The Romantics] Bass Guitar Vocals. Jimmy Marinos: Band [The Romantics] Drums Percussion Lead Vocals. Coz Canler: Band [The Romantics] Lead Guitar Vocals. Wally Palmar: Band [The Romantics] Rhythm Guitar Harmonica Lead Vocals. Irene DeCook: Costume Designer [Snakeskin]. Hal Hansford: Engineer. Jim Sessody: Engineer. Peter Solley: Keyboards. Mike Fuller: Lacquer Cut By. Neil Kernon: Mixed By. Peter Solley: Mixed By. David Kennedy (10): Photography By. Peter Solley: Producer [Produced By]
Add this copy of In Heat to cart. $139.34, very good condition, Sold by GoPeachy rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Sony.
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Bloodworth/Brown/Na; Canler/Marinos/Palm; Hayes/Rice/Williams; Romantics [1] Poor. Used-Acceptable, DISC ONLY, Withdrawn library disc(s). Includes a case. Artwork and liner notes not included. Disc(s) should play great, without any playback issues. Disc may include library markings, like writing, sticker, and protective label covers.
