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The Cassingle Vault: Debbie Gibson, “Anything Is Possible”
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
Read More »The Cassingle Vault: A Tribe Called Quest, “Award Tour”
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
Read More »The Cassingle Vault: Was (Not Was), “Walk the Dinosaur”
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,
Read More »The Cassingle Vault: Zapp & Roger, “Slow and Easy”
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
Read More »The Cassingle Vault: Earth, Wind & Fire, “Sunday Morning”
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!
Read More »The Cassingle Vault: Siouxsie and the Banshees, “Peek-A-Boo”
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 —
Read More »The Cassingle Vault: Keith Sweat, “I Want to Love You Down”
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
Read More »The Cassingle Vault: Clive Griffin, “Commitment of the Heart”
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
Read More »The Cassingle Vault: Shakespear’s Sister, “Stay”
Shakespear’s Sister – Stay (1992) It’s the summer of 1992, and we’re in her living room. Like most days, she’s got MTV on in the background. I forget what I’m saying, but she cuts
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