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The Cassingle Vault: Queensrÿche, “I Don’t Believe in Love”

The Cassingle Vault: Queensrÿche, “I Don’t Believe in Love”

Chris Holmes March 10, 2011 2

Chris Holmes steps into the Cassingle Vault to look at an offering from prog metal stalwarts Queensrÿche – 1988's "I Don't Believe In Love."

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The Cassingle Vault: Duran Duran, “I Don’t Want Your Love”

The Cassingle Vault: Duran Duran, “I Don’t Want Your Love”

David Medsker April 7, 2008 12

Duran Duran, The Comeback: Take One The late ’80s were strange and hostile times for the ‘and then there were three’ incarnation of Duran Duran. Yes, their 1986 album Notorious sold like hotcakes, and

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The Cassingle Vault: Debbie Gibson, “Anything Is Possible”

The Cassingle Vault: Debbie Gibson, “Anything Is Possible”

Jeff Giles March 24, 2008 27

Debbie Gibson – Anything Is Possible (1990) We hear a lot about the sophomore jinx in music, and rightly so; making the jump from hit debut release to Greatest Hits, Volume 1 is a

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The Cassingle Vault: A Tribe Called Quest, “Award Tour”

The Cassingle Vault: A Tribe Called Quest, “Award Tour”

Jeff Giles March 17, 2008 4

A Tribe Called Quest – Award Tour (1993) Here’s one I don’t have much to say about, but should still help you get over the hump to your lunch break. Jiminy Christmas, was it

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The Cassingle Vault: Was (Not Was), “Walk the Dinosaur”

The Cassingle Vault: Was (Not Was), “Walk the Dinosaur”

Jeff Giles March 10, 2008 22

Was (Not Was) – Walk the Dinosaur (1989) Boom boom acka-lacka lacka boom, fuckers! Yes, yes, I realize it’s become trendy in certain circles to dismiss (or just remain proudly ignorant of) the weird,

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The Cassingle Vault: Zapp & Roger, “Slow and Easy”

The Cassingle Vault: Zapp & Roger, “Slow and Easy”

Jeff Giles February 25, 2008 9

Zapp & Roger – Slow and Easy (1993) We’ve owed Roger Troutman some props since the Chartburn post in which half the panel confessed total ignorance of his work. A Cassingle Vault post is

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The Cassingle Vault: Earth, Wind & Fire, “Sunday Morning”

The Cassingle Vault: Earth, Wind & Fire, “Sunday Morning”

Jeff Giles February 18, 2008 7

Earth, Wind & Fire – Sunday Morning (1993) In a classic bit of Cassingle Vault good news/bad news, I give you, ladies and gentlemen, an Earth, Wind & Fire single! (wild applause) …From 1993!

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The Cassingle Vault: Siouxsie and the Banshees, “Peek-A-Boo”

The Cassingle Vault: Siouxsie and the Banshees, “Peek-A-Boo”

Jeff Giles February 11, 2008 9

Siouxsie & the Banshees – Peek-A-Boo (1988) Yes, “Peek-A-Boo” (download) turns 20 this year. You are old, old, so very old. I am too, but I have the slight advantage — I guess —

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The Cassingle Vault: Keith Sweat, “I Want to Love You Down”

The Cassingle Vault: Keith Sweat, “I Want to Love You Down”

Jeff Giles February 4, 2008 10

Keith Sweat – I Want to Love You Down (1992) First of all, no. No, I did not own this when it came out. Not that there’s anything wrong with Keith Sweat, necessarily, but

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The Cassingle Vault: Clive Griffin, “Commitment of the Heart”

The Cassingle Vault: Clive Griffin, “Commitment of the Heart”

Jeff Giles January 28, 2008 12

Clive Griffin – Commitment of the Heart (1993) Ladies and gentlemen, meet Sony’s Next Big Thing of 1993! A little explanation is in order, I can tell. You’ve never heard of Clive Griffin. (You

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