Chris Holmes steps into the Cassingle Vault to look at an offering from prog metal stalwarts QueensrÁ¿che — 1988’s “I Don’t Believe In Love.”
The Cassingle Vault
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…
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,…
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….
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…
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…
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!…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Michael W. Smith – I Will Be Here for You (1992) What? Stop looking at me like that. You think I want to write about this song? Of course I…
Chynna Phillips – Naked and Sacred (1995) Bet you didn’t even know this thing existed, did you? Don’t feel bad. Chynna’s post-Wilson Phillips coming out party, Naked and Sacred, was…