The Singles Collection
Artist: Alphaville
Community Score: 10.00

Saying that the band could have been served better with this compilation is putting it mildly -- then again, considering that the group had only released two albums and four singles before this appeared, arguably not much more could be done. Whatever the rationale behind the release, Collection consists merely of those four singles -- "Forever... Read More

Ainsi Soit Je...
Artist: Mylene Farmer
Community Score: 8.00

Ambitiously stylish, this thick mix of powerful dance rhythms and sensual melodies is both accessible and subtle. Sometimes uneven in its overall composition, it offers superb sound quality of the mature artist. ~ Vladimir Bogdanov, All Music Guide Read More

The History of the JAMS a.k.a. The Timelords
Artist: Justified Ancients of Mu Mu

Interesting more for its sample-and-scatter philosophy than the thick Scottish brogue with which Drummond tries to emulate Run-D.M.C., The History of the JAMs a.k.a. the Timelords takes no prisoners: Dave Brubeck's familiar saxophone riff from "Take Five" is looped onto the James Brown-style jam "Don't Take Five (Take What You Want)," Whitney... Read More

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Artist: Yello
Community Score: 8.40

This is Yello's most dynamic album, with excellent composition. Picking highlights would be difficult, since the songs segue, and the album just begs to be listened to as a whole. ~ Vladimir Bogdanov, All Music Guide Read More

Jody Watley
Artist: Jody Watley
Community Score: 10.00

After achieving considerable success as a dancer and member of popular R&B/rock group Shalamar, Jody Watley staged a spectacular debut as a solo artist with her self-titled album. This set not only scored five hit singles, but also a Grammy for Best New Artist. For a few years, Jody Watley was almost as hot as Madonna, scoring major pop, R&B,... Read More

Spanish Fly
Artist: Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam

Full Force were still hot as they produced a second consecutive platinum LP for Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam. This time, the group scored two number one pop hits with "Head to Toe" and "Lost in Emotion," and even "Someone to Love Me for Me" had its moments. Lisa Lisa was an ingenue one moment and a tough, hardened survivor the next. The album peaked... Read More

Def, Dumb & Blonde
Artist: Debbie Harry
Community Score: 9.00

Although Debbie Harry's popularity had decreased by the late '80s, 1989 wasn't a bad year for her at all. That year, Blondie's former lead vocalist successfully portrayed a struggling singer on the brilliant but underrated CBS crime drama Wiseguy, and demonstrated that she could still have considerable fun in the studio. Under the direction of... Read More

Will Downing
Artist: Will Downing
Community Score: 8.00