Killer Kiss

Grace Jones left Island Records in 1986 and got signed to Manhattan Records in 1986. Her first effort sparked some notice with the dance hit “I’m Not Perfect (But I’m Perfect for You). Her second and last record to date came in 1989 after two years of production, it’s a blend of typical 80’s pop/ dance mixed with funky r’n’b beats and hip hop rhythms. The lead single of the album is “Love on Top of Love” which is a fine dance number and Grace delivers the vocals to the teeth. Other highlights on this album are the ominous “Amado Mio”, the graceful “On My Way” and the illustrial off-the-album single “Dream.” Much of “Bulletproof Heart” simply doesn’t work; such as the horrible title track and the hard hitting “Driving Satisfaction.” The rap on “Crack Attack” borders cheesy and “Paper Plan” illustrates how much she struggles to sing the ballad genre. Anyways, this album might not be the highlight of her career, although it’s her last to date, it does hold some historical importance for Grace Jones’ music career and for her fans as well. Bonus tracks: Love on Top of Love/ Killer Kiss (Garage House Mix) & Amado Mio (Brazilian Mix).