Thursday, 13 November 2008

Patrick Cowley - The Ultimate Collection (Album) Best Of


Patrick Cowley - The Ultimate Collection (Album)
Patrick Joseph Cowley (October 19, 1950 - November 12, 1982) was a Disco and Hi-NRG dance music composer and recording artist. He recorded in a similar style to Giorgio Moroder, and is often credited with pioneering electronic dance music.
Cowley's own hits included "Menergy" in 1981, a frank celebration of the gay club sex scene, and "Megatron Man". In 1982, Patrick Cowley became the DJ at the "Menergy" parties at The EndUp in San Francisco. He also wrote and produced the dance single "Right on Target" for San Francisco artist Paul Parker, which reached #1 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. Cowley also did a 15'45" long remix of Donna Summer's "I Feel Love", which is now a collector's item. His final album, Mind Warp, was composed as he felt the increasing effects of HIV infection, and its songs reflect his increasing detachment from conventional reality as the disease progressed.
Cowley only released three solo albums, but groups including the Pet Shop Boys
and New Order cite Cowley's style as a major influence.
DOWNLOAD THE ULTIMATE BEST OF ALBUM HERE:


Monday, 13 October 2008

HOT RS - House Of The Rising Sun (Album) 1977 'banned' disco classic

(Classic EP / Album) 1977
"the originally banned disco classic"
 
HOT RS were a studio disco band from Johannesburg, South Africa, who had international sales success with 'sleezy disco' tracks in the late 70's.
The groups records were banned, leading to cult collector status.
 
Tracks:
House Of The Rising Sun (Trad. arr. D Hill/K Kruger) [14.35]
Slow Blow (K Kruger) [7.19]
Delta Queen (T. Tassenberg) [7.53]

Produced by Kevin Kruger and arranged by Dan Hill, engineered by Hennie Hartmann
Release information:
LP: 1977, RPM, RPM 1120 (Banned!)
CD: 1991, RPM, CDRPM 1120 (S.Africa)
 

Friday, 10 October 2008

WATERFRONT HOME - NEW BREED OF MERMAID (CD ALBUM) 1984 Bobby Orlando Hi-NRG disco

















What a classic now very hard to find released in 1983 on bobcat label ..."hulkamania" is definively a real underground ORLANDO classic...also include "Take a chance on me"...great sellers!

Bobby Orlando was a prolific producer, releasing all kinds of music under different band names, The Flirts being his most famous imprint, and his often displayed flashes of wacky brilliance. This is a great CD, mixing pop, dance, and even 80s new wave into a fun, cheesily kitcsh blend. Listen without guilt. Standouts include "Dancing In Heaven", a pop ditty about a man mourning the death of his two children (!) Viva Brooklyn!


Download link:
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?mmyf22iumem

Sunday, 21 September 2008

People Like Us - People Like Us (Album) 1988 Hi-NRG Disco 80's




PEOPLE LIKE US were a High-Energy Dance Group from Johannesburg,
South Africa.
They had many hit dance records around the world in the mid 80's, mostly released internationally via PASSION RECORDS in London.
Their music was well produced, of a high quality with intelligently written lyrics (especially for Dance Music at the time).

CINDY DICKINSON was the key vocalist. She has an outstanding voice and really made the People Like Us sound work - but was not always given proper credit by original group founders.
Unfortunately original group founder Paul Crossley dies of an AIDS related illness around the time of their main success. Cindy Dickinson (now Cindy Guselli) lives in Durban, South Africa with well known East Coast Radio DJ husband, Dave Guselli.

People Like Us also had hits with the songs DELIVERENCE, MIDNIGHT LOVER (US Dance Chart #1),and FIGHTING FOR OUR LIVES.


Roni Griffith - Roni Griffith (Album) 1983 Bobby 'O' Hi-NRG Classic




This is not just another disco album. Originally released in 1983, it contains very tuneful songs embellished by the famous Bobby O's excellent Hi-NRG production, as he conjures exciting new sounds out of the synth that still sounds fresh after all these years. Little baroque flourishes in all the right places, while the beautiful Roni's melodious voice fits the songs like a glove. Also, the lyrics are fairly intelligent for a disco release and makes sense in their context. Includes the mega hits, "Love is the Drug" and "Desire", + my personal favourites, "Take Me Out" and "Heart on the Line".