THE4 Trading Post Way Medford Lakes, New Jersey 08055 HARD REPORT' JANUARY 9, 1987 ISSUE # 10 609-654-7272 FRONTRUNNERS DEEP PURPLE LOS LOBOS "THE HOUSE "SHAKIN' SHAKIN' OF BLUE LIGHT" SHAKE" The 12" is #1 Most They led the roots Attitude, with "Call of resurgence, and here's the Wild" and "Hard a steaming second Lovin' Woman" even helping of their stronger radio tracks. signature barrio POLYGRAM WARNER BROS bodyrock. New on 45 DAVE EDMUNDS PSEUDO ECHO "THE WANDERER" "LIVING IN A He makes even an DREAM" average tune stand up The electronics, and salute-but the dynamic arrangement special DE touch really and big hook will take shines on this Dion this fun track the classic. distance. Look for big COLUMBIA RCA pop reaction. too. CONCRETE BRIGHTON ROCK BLONDE "WE CAME TO "TRUE" ROCK" Chrissie and the Watch this best bet Pretenders? That will be Canadian anthem rock your first reaction. Your import. They're serious basic one listen first players and share quarter breakout. management with IRS ATCO Honeymoon Suite. THE STRANGLERS SPOONS "ALWAYS THE "BRIDGES OVER SUN" BORDERS" Get past their name. Ever wish Tears for This track's haunting Fears got a little more Simple Minds/Dream nuts? That Simple Academy sound makes Minds kicked more ass? it rock's biggest Say hello to Spoons. EPIC misnomer. POLYGRAM COLIN JAMES Ce4In Jaw Ili, kid Me HAY PLUS'New key cuts from Iron "HOLD ME" Maiden, Hipsway, Vinnie Vincent, Just when you thought the Head Man might be and Lone Justice looking for work he cuts loose with a cool COLUMBIA comeback. INSIDE...GILLISPIE to B/A/D/E; WLVQ sues WRIF over Pat & Wags; SINTON signs KZEW; Anderson PD; SOLK Loop OM; GRIERSON Heads EPA A&R ALBERTS KMYZ PD: WELLS Resigns KBPI MD; BITTENS New WHCN PD; JEFFREY SCOTT to KOME Mornings; BRUCE signs KPOI/WKDF ...AND MORE! GEORGIASATELLITES Chains" "Battleship song. The next#1 most-requested /BENJAMIN ORR Stop" "TooHot To the LP,The Lace. The titlesays itall. From BRAGG BILLY TheNewBrunette" From to thecolonies. "GreetingsUK bringsthe word "The Boss"of the 31THE HOUSEMARTINS Hour" NewEngland. "Happy nowbreaking in #1 atcollege radio; METALCHURCH TheChildrenPray" "Watch from theband thatcares. A poignantmessage liHOWARD JONES wizard,HowardJones. "All IWant"smash fromkeyboard The nextmulti-format N/DAVE ADAMS Down)" (AreFallingthis-justdumb "Tearsto bedeaf notto hear "You'd have Walton/WRDIT `Tears' isthe song.--Bob ON ELEKTRA MUSIC CASSETTES, RECORDS AND COMPACT DISCS. 1987 Elektra/Asylurn Records, o Dins., of Worner Cornmunicattons Inc 0 THHAE More On The Picks... RD REPORT Deep Purple, "The House of Blue Light", Spoons, "Bridges Over Borders", Polygram.... The 12" rolls up a quick 70 adds and Polygram.... Hate to double up on the Simple #28 debut --butIt'sinterestingtonote thelist Minds comparison, but that's also the sound here -- includes only 6 heavies and one power. That's though with measureably more flash and bite. We because therealmeatison thealbum. We really likethecontemporaryproduction and guarantee you'll find at least two tracks you like arrangment and therivettingbuildisnot to be better, starting with "Call Of The Wild" and "Hard denied --but itis bit unusual so listen more than Rockin' Woman". We expect a few new moves the once. Our Canadian stations have already done next time around, but for now, "Blue Light" is a safe well withthis number and we'repredicting an and solid step forwardon the upper tier of the equally enthusiastic reception on this side of the comeback trail. line. Los Lobos,"Shakin'Shakin' Shakes" Colin James Hay, "Hold Me", Col.... The intro Slash/VVB.... They practically started the Rootsrock suggests Mr. Hay has been spending time with Paul resurgence, and "Shakin'" should break 'em even Simon's latest,but once the song developsit's bigger. Add totals aside,It's the most favorably clear this man's working his own groove. This cool received new piece of music this week.It's got blend of the tropics and the outback is refreshing flavor, funk --anditrocks. New on 45, with 6 and different, and should be just the vehicle needed heavies, 46 medium anda #48 Hard Hundred debut. to drive him home up and down the dial.Just a Look for at least that many adds next week. taste of a surprisingly well developed album. Dave Edmunds, "The Wanderer", Col.... We QUICK PICKS may still be waiting for Dave's genius to gain the universal regard he continues to enjoy at the radio Iron Maiden, "Stranger In A Strange Land", level-but we're also waiting for him to make a bad Capitol... It's as automatic a core rocker as they song. And here's another distinctive, rocking cover get, sure, but in this case we feel there's quality to of a track just ripe for the re -do. The man has few go beyond."Stranger" maintains their trademark equals live and we actually feel "The Wanderer" minor key ambience with the band's most mass could be a legit hit. appeal break and chrorus ever. The production rivals that of just about rock outfit out there and Pseudo Echo, "Living In A Dream", RCA.... with platinum plus sales thus far, the tour and MTV They're already a certified monster down under, exposure,It's time to think about them in a whole what with a current #1 single there and a track new light. record to match. This action packed number leads the way on the first U.S. release, featuring sparkling Lone Justice, "I Found Love", Geffen.... I'm a remixes on five of their top 10 Australian hits. It's fan of even Maria's most twangy work, but totally out of the box on KTX0, WDHA, KZEL and half a agree with the band's recent swing to a more dozen more. Watch it cross AOR, pop and dance. rock/less country approach. But it's definitely not an either/orsituation. Here's the trackthatbest Concrete Blonde, "True", IRS.... The Chrissie reflects the new configuration's ability to kick ass Hynde comparisons abound, and rightly so. The without losing her unique earthy appeal.Catch it vocals and attitude are similar, but this band is the on Saturday Night Live? furthest thing from a studied clone. They offer cool, cutting guitars and excellent songwriting in Vinnie Vincent, "No Substitute", Chrysalis.... addition to Johnette's gritty, plaintive vocals --and Vinnie'ssolocontinuestoturnheadsinthe with the likes of Redbeard, Carter Alan, Beth Kepple Chrysalis sales department. By metal standards and Skid Roadie already raving, we're expecting the new 12" is practically a ballad, so check it out if fast and furious first quarter breakout status here. you thought the whole Lp was offlimits. We're One listen. talkinglush harmonyoverdubswithminimal crunch --and all those flashy guitar pyrotechnics Brighton Rock, "We Came to Rock", Atco.... you know hisfanscrave. Surprisinglyradio Here also you'll find several surprisingly airworthy relatable. depth cuts considering their baby band status. They may be new to you, butBrighton Rock have Hipsway, "The Honeythief"Columbia.... I paid their dues up north, with a successful Ep last considered this the sleeper on our sampler, and year and plenty of touring. Anthem rock is always waspleasantlysurprised atthe numberof the most direct line to those actives --and based on programmer positives --includingBeth Kepple at our sampler tape feedback this one's a winner in WKLS. This Scottish blue eyed soul band has the the core rock countdown. best shotatafour way (AOR/CHR/Urban/New Alternative) crossover I've heard since INXS hit the The Stranglers, "Always The Sun", Epic.... scene. Hooky and believable. About the only thing this tune has going against it is the group's name. It's an unfortunate holdover from the first Punk Invasion, because the texture of the tune is as civilized and subtle as anything out there.I hear Simple Minds with Mark Knopfler on vocals.I know it's a long shot, but live with this track and that slow build and beautifully layered chorus willclose your eardrums --but not your windpipe. continued JANUARY 9, 1987 CAPITOL READYTOROCKYOURNEWYEAR! On his way to the second chart- STEVE MILLERtopping trackfrom 'LIVING IN STEVE MILLER BAND Living In The 20th Century THE 20TH CENTURY" "NOBODY BUT YOU BABY" HARD HUNDRED 56-20* R&R BREAKER!30-18* ALBUM NETWORK HOMER 41-19* CROWDED HOUSE NOW GOLD!(IN AUSTRALIA) BUT SOON HERE, TOO! DEBUT 49* ALBUM NETWORK HOTTEST NATIONWIDE !I The Single..."DON'T DREAM IT'S OVER HARD HUNDRED D-84*ALBUM R&R CHR ACTIVITY 40/24 NETWORK POWERCUTS 99-67*! NOW AT OVER 40 HARD REPORTING STATIONS!including WLUP (POWER), WMAD (TOP 10), KVYS, WLLZ, WBVR, WNOR AND KMET THANK YOU, EARLY BELIEVERS! ANN WILSON "The Best Man In The World"... From The Soundtrack of the #1 Film, "The Golden Child" SMASH' HARD HUNDRED 12-4* IRON MAIDEN POISON They're heeere! The 12" LA's phenomenal new rock champs are poised for success in 1987! "STRANGER IN A HEAR!The New 12" STRANGE LAND" "TALK DIRTY TO ME" OUT NOW! The Video-Already on MTV in Medium SEE!The great clip on MTV!! CATCH! Rotation and Supported by a Major Promotion! The Ratt/Poison Tour... NOW UNDERWAY The Lp-"Somewhere In Time "..PLATINUM! FEEL!The combined commitment of The World Tour-"SOMEWHERE ON Capitol, Enigma, and The Smallwood TOUR"... U.S. Phase beginning now! Taylor Group! Already breaking and selling out arenas across the country! THE NEW AIRPLAY ANALYSIS HARD REPORT Genesis, "Tonight Tonight Tonight", Til Tuesday, "Coming up Close", Epic.... You Atlantic.... Watch a Bowl game, have a Mick, see couldn't dream up a better female/adult itemin the spot..take a drive hear the spot.