Author: tracysigler | Posted: December 27th, 2006 | | Tags: 1987, alternative, music, Sinead O'Connor, vinyl | 1 Comment »
- Artist: Sinead O’Connor
- Title: Mandinka
- Year: 1987
- Format: Vinyl 7 in.
- Rating (1-10): 7
- Owner: Mary
- Acquired: Dunno
“Mandinka” is pretty solid pop song, but if I never hear it again that’s OK. I worked at a record store with a friend, Robby Lloyd, when this came out and he played it so much that I think I’m set for life. “Drink Before the War” on the flipside is Sinead’s version of a metal power ballad, but with keyboards. I’m not kidding; this song builds like it was written by The Scorpions or something. One thing for sure, Sinead O’Connor has one good looking head. I’m jealous.
Author: tracysigler | Posted: March 23rd, 2006 | | Tags: 1988, alternative, music, Sinead O'Connor, singer/songwriter, vinyl | No Comments »
- Artist: Sinead O’Connor with MC Lyte
- Title: I Want Your (Hands On Me)
- Year: 1988
- Format: Vinyl 7 in.
- Rating (1-10): 7
- Owner: Mary
- Acquired: 1988 – Probably from Mother’s Record in Hampton, VA.
- Keeper: Yes
Again, for me Sinead O’Connor falls into the category I call too-earnest-too-often, but “I Want Your (Hands On Me)” is a decent single. The flipside, “Just Call Me Joe”, on the other hand is fantastic. It doesn’t sound like any of her other music that I’m familiar with. That song/recording was from a BBC Radio One session. It sounds almost like The Jesus and Mary Chain, but with pretty vocals.
Author: tracysigler | Posted: December 21st, 2005 | | Tags: 1987, alternative, music, Sinead O'Connor, singer/songwriter, vinyl | No Comments »
- Artist: Sinead O’Connor
- Title: The Lion And The Cobra
- Year: 1987
- Format: Vinyl 12 in.
- Rating (1-10): 5
- Owner: Mary
- Acquired: 1987 – Mary bought it when she was working at Plan 9 in Richmond, VA.
- Keeper: Maybe
What can I say about this one? It’s a decent pop record, and different than most stuff at the time. That said, she is solidly in the category I like to call “too-earnest-too-often.” It doesn’t even matter what the lyrics are about, it just sounds too earnest.
