Kissing The Pink - Naked (1983)

Naked was among the most intricate electronic takes on mutant-funk this side of the Talking Heads, Yello and Was (Not Was). It started with The Last Film, a mutant-funk revolving around a marching beat, anthemic brass and angelic vocals. The influence of Yello is clearly visible in the hi-tech electronic beats and vocoders of Frightened In France, though it's no match for Yello's wackiness. In a way, their best could be the moody post-punk of "Watching Their Eyes", helped by shy philosophical introspection ("we must be strong 'cause only the strong survive"). The hyperactive electro music-hall Love Lasts Forever added further spontaneity and cynicism, though the masterpiece was probably All For You, a twisted tribute of 60's pop based around ghostly electronic loops, resigned male vocals, angelic female vocals and elegant washes of piano, accordion and saxophone. Another highlight, the electro-jazz Big Man Restless seems like an obvious influence on Tuxedomoon's later work. Finally, the vibrant party vibes of Desert Song (counteracted by wild electronic effects) predate the likes of Frankie Goes to Hollywood et al. An album that needs to be reevaluated. A1 The Last Film 2:53 A2 Frightened in France 3:12 A3 Watching Their Eyes 3:10 A4 Love Lasts Forever 5:24 A5 All For You 3:48 A6 The Last Film (Hymn Version) 3:10 B1 Big Man Restless 3:13 B2 Desert Song 3:21 B3 Broken Body 2:41 B4 Maybe This Day 3:32 B5 In Awe of Industry 3:13 B6 Mr Blunt 2:51

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 Spikkie (2010-10-08)

Thanks mate,
I still have my old vinyl record of this.

 80zforever (2010-10-08)

Spikkie, as a matter of fact have the vinyl too, but sadly has not aged well, neither did I lol

nonsentence (2010-10-10)

brilliant review!

smurphyzeke (2011-03-05)

Thanks

sunnyape (2012-07-14)

What a blast to hear this again! Thanks 80z, I'll put it on my permanent seed list for sure.