ALBUM RELEASES OUT OF THE BOX OUT OF THE BOX VID LEE ROTH JAMES TAYLOR icraper- Warner Bros. (25671-1) Never Die Young - Columbia (EC i'oducen D.L. Roth - Bar Coded 40851) - Producers; D. Grolnick - v3ck 'n' roll 'til the cows come Bar Coded ne... Roth has easily established Taylor returns after a nearly three iself as the tried 'n' true king of year vinyl absence with this excep- y rock. Skyscraper showcases the tional outing. Never Die Young reveals Tiitable Mr. Roth doing what he a brave, experimental and ultimately 'S best... The album's advance winning collection of modern Taylor gle, '7ust Like Paradise," is al- classics. Best cuts include: the title dy dominating AOR nationwide cut, "Sweet Potato Pie" and "T

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OUT OF THE BOX OUT OF THE BOX mo K. LISA HARTMAN tes From The Lost Civilization - TIL MY HEART STOPS - Atlantic 1AT7/A&M (SP 763) - Producers: (81782-1) - Producer. B. Wray - Bar Miner-Tonio K. - Bar Coded Coded s Tonio K. the most underrated Singer/actress Hartman shines on ce in popular music today? Pos- this shckly-crafted collection of pop ly, but the release of Notes From The gems. Vocalist should surprise skep- i Civilization should help alter tics everywhere with her genuine 1. Mr. K. weaves some of the most talent and ability as a pop performer. ectious and intelligent pop num- Best cuts include 'Tempt Me (If You s in recent memory. Check out Want To)," "I Can't Get You Out Of Without Love," 'The Executioner's My System," " Til My Heart Stops ig," "Stay" and "City Life"... hell, Bating" and "I Don't Need Love." xk 'em aU out! Don't miss this lum! FEA TURE PICKS

:K SPRINGHELD - Rock Of Life - RCA (6620-1-R) - Producers: K. LP should push band into the forefront of the national rock scene. With titles ien-R. Springfield - Bar Coded like "Sex Action" and "Hollywood Tease" how can they lose? ipringfield resurfaces after a lengthy absence with a collection of pop tunes iranteed to set Top 40 outlets ablaze. Listen for "Honeymoon In ^irut," - ne Reason To Believe" and the title cut. TAMI SHOW - Tami Show Chrysalis (BFV 41577) - Producen M. Chap- man - Bar Coded OPHET - Cycle Of The Moon - Atlantic (81822-1) - Producers: S. Proffer- Impressive debut effort from Chicago-based pop /rock band should turn Bishop - Bar Coded more than a few heads. Lead vocalists Claire and Cathy Massey captivate with ^ality rock/ pop (with the emphasis on rock) debut from Prophet posses- their unique and sensual vocals. tremendous crossover potential. Watch for instant AOR attention with - mg Top 40 follow-up (ala Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, etc.) LITA FORD - Lita Dreamland/RCA (6397-1-R) - Producen M. Chapman - Bar Coded BYN HITCHCOCK AND THE EGYPTIANS - Globe Of Frogs - A&M High priestess of metal should gamer a new breed of fans with the release

' 5182) - Producers: Hitchcock-Metcalfe-Windsor-Collier - Bar Coded of Lita. Ford presents a rockin' vocal style and tremendous ability as a ditchcock captivates with his unique, but hardly unaccessible, brand of guitarist. First single up is "Kiss Me Deadly." D/rock. Hopefully Globe Of Frogs will take Hitchcock beyond his estab- led Alternative /College base. WAX U.K. - American English - RCA (6770-1-R) - Producer: C. Neil - Bar Coded DNIGHT oil - Diesel And Dust - Columbia (BFC 40967) - Producers: The team of and return on their second Livesey-Midnight Oil - Bar Coded LP as the duo "Wax." First single, "Bridge To Your Heart," is currently obtain- Australian hitmakers should make more than a slight impact on American ing generous attention via MTV. )res with their latest release... "Beds Are Burning, "Artie World" and "Sell - ^ Soul" are among the LP's standout tracks. STACY LATTISAW - Personal Attention Motown (6247ML) - Producers: Various - Bar Coded - - i. GUNS - L.A. Guns Vertigo/PG (834 144-1) - Producen J. Farad Bar Vocalist Lattisaw offers what is probably the finest outing of her career. The ded talented songstress stands out best on such tracks as "Changes," "Let Me Take vietal outfit is already creating quite a stir at both radio and retail. Debut You Down," and the LP s first single "Every Drop Of Your Love."

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E CHRISTIANS - The Christians - Island (90852-1) - Producer; L. MIKE OLDFIELD - Islands - Virgin (90645-1) - Producers: M. Oldfield & lam - Bar Coded Various - Bar Coded - EFOGIJES - If I Should Fall From Grace With God- IslandOOSVl-l) MARK PLACE - Third One From The Sun - Columbia (BFC 40661) - - ducen S. Lillywhite - Bar Coded Producen J. Mathias Bar Coded DWNMARK - Just Like That - Motown (6251ML) - Producen DARRYL DUNCAN -Heathen - Motown (6237ML) - Producen D. Duncan wnmark - Bar Coded - Bar Coded ARLETT AND BLACK - Scarlett And Black - Virgin (90647-1) - ducen P. Fox - Bar Coded

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