AINKCHcEtEKo(u Pa K S rancis Dunnery, "Fearless," Atlantic You azzy Star, "Fade Into You," Capitol I think we all learned this lesson from the Blind might or might not remember Scottish guitarist NiMelon experience — Capitol Records doesn't FFrancis Dunnery from his work with Robert give up on a record. Sure, they could just walk away Plant's Fate Of Nations, or from his own band, It Bites. and go on to the next project, but they believe in their But we guarantee that you'll remember this catchy. artists and they're committed to them. And so we begin quirky tune for a long time to come. Ginger Havlat again with the reissue of Mazzy Star's "Fade Into You." M O, "We all really liked the song on the first listen, This record actually has quite a Triple A story built already. Thanks to airplay and what's weird is that it reminded some of us of the old 70's song 'Sweet from KCRW, KGSR. KM1T, WCBE WKOC, WRLT, WWCD, WXPN and WXRT, City Woman' by the Stampeders, yet we still like this song." Steve Cole the album has generated substantial sales in all of those markets. In fact, album KSPN, "I found myself going back and forth about adding 'American Life in sales are rapidly approaching 100,000. Adding to the ever-growing industry the Summertime' the featured single. Finally, the bouncy chorus won me over. buzz on this band is the just completed video for "Fade Into You," which report- The next day, I started second guessing myself so I decided to check the rest edly left MTV execs floored. If you missed it the first time around, or it didn't of the album out and I found that I really like the tracks 'Fade Away' and quite get the airplay it deserves, now's the time to re-check it out. Jody 'Homegrown,' among others, which in turn increased my appreciation for the Denbery KGSR, "Fade Into You' may be subtle, but don't be deceived: phones single. This album really offers a nice balance of various style for Triple A and will ring and sales will start — they did in Austin." Jane Purcell WWCD I would encourage you to check it out." Bryan Tarbox WSTG, "This album is very interesting. I just hope that he doesn't have to live on the coattails of —Fade Into You' is a hauntingly mysterious song." Chris Douridas KCRIV, "We've been playing this record since it came out and it's a favorite here at the people that he has played with to have success." Bob Terrill KCSU, KCRW. after all were in their hometown. 'Fade Into You' is a must A great fol- "This song is in a very conventional mode, but keep listening, it will surprise low up is 'Into Dust' or 'Wasted' for stations with a sense of adventure." you. It suddenly takes a musical turn and becomes very different" immie Dale Gilmore/Mudhoney, EP, )t) Rule, "Rob Rule," Mercury What do you Elektra Forget Bono and Frank Sinatra. The get when you cross former Mary's Danish gui- jcoolest pairing ever has got to be Jimmie Dale tarist David King and drummer James Bradley, Jr. Gilmore and Mudhoney. Jon Peterson WCOE, "As with ex-Red Hot Chili Pepper guitar roadie Robbie direct and as honest as it gets!!! The kinship between Allen? You get attitude, you get harmonies, you get real American rural sounds and the indie rock scene innovation — you get Rob Rule. Don Gehman (John has never been as obvious and natural as it is here. Mellencamp, REM.) produced the group's debut, due With 'Buckskin Stallion Blues' (with Jimmie Dale and Mudhoney playing out in mid-May. While the first single, "She Gels Too High," is admittedly a together), no one now has an excuse. Jimmie Dale Gilmore will not be stretch for most Triple A's. the album has a couple of true gems for the format. denied!" Mike! Ellcessor WYEP. "This is a damn good record On one Try out "Fifteen" or the cover of the Allman Brother's "Melissa." level, this album is a lot of fun because of the shock value." Bob Terrill KCSU, "Check out Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Mudhoney, they are not as odd appearing as you might imagine. Jimmie is not so much CMW, but is CMZ country, which makes him and Mudhoney a perfect fit." Jane Fredrickson KTCZ "Really interesting mix that kinda works. Fun to listen to retenders, "Night In My Veins," Sire/Warner Bros The /1 Most Added Track pwith no less that 38 stations OTB. Welcome back, Pretenders. Jason Parker KRVM, "It's a great lead track and it sounds like Chrissie is rockin' again. It's a beat from the Pretenders that can't lose on KRVM. If the rest of the album has the same energy as the sin- gle, we are going to be playing it for along time." Rill Evans KFOG, "The single is a soft porn hit that returns the Pretenders to their sexiest roots. The full record delivers everything that the single promises." Steve Cole KSPN, New this week: KKRV,KERA Stations Already Playing: —Night In My Veins' is an explosive return to form from Chrissie Hynde and KPIG,KZYR,KFMG,WRLT,WKVT Pretenders. It's a driving, melodic, nearly perfect pop-rock single. My only Blues Shows: WOXY(Calls, Top 10) complaint is that it clocks in at only three minutes and fifteen seconds just as Produced by Alvin Lee I'm starting to seriously bounce around." Jane Purcell WWCD, "They are MUSIC Representation: Gabriel Sicarda back with a vengeance!" Colter Langan KMMS, "We added it immediately and can't wait to hear the rest of the album. - Ron Sorenson KFMG, "I don't know about midnight, but Chrissie sure has rock n' roll in her veins — great song. We also like the cover of Dylan's 'Forever Young'." THE HARD REPORT APRIL1 1994 28 .