The Bangles: Different Light (Japanese Pressing) CD Track Listing

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The Bangles Different Light (Japanese Pressing) (1986)
Different Light (Japanese Pressing)\n1986 Columbia Records, Inc\n\nOriginally Released January 1986\nCD Edition Released 1986\n\nAMG EXPERT REVIEW: The band's second album went to number one on the strength of the first single, "Manic Monday," twritten especially for the band by Prince, and its follow-up, "Walk Like an Egyptian," tpenned by '80s hit-making giant Liam Sternberg. Though even more polished than the debut, Different Light is a testament to the mid-'80s sound, replete with synthesizers (Mitchell Froom assisted); even on Jules Shear's magnificent "If She Knew What She Wants" and Alex Chilton's standard "September Gurls," the band's vocal strengths shine through the gloss, and their pop sensibilities are not completely lost. -- Denise Sullivan\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nDull stretches and darker elements detract, April 22, 2005\nReviewer: jon sieruga (Redlands, CA USA)\nThe hits here are gleaming examples of jangle pop: "If She Knew What She Wants", "Walk Like An Egyptian" and of course Prince/aka Christopher's "Manic Monday", a simple pop-perfect masterwork that catches you unaware(and has you singing it two days later). The title track is a tougher example of the girls' work, but when the gals get subdued, less "cute", they lose their musical impetus. The album as a whole is scattered and slickly hollow, with undistinguished tracks like "Return Post" and "Following" not measuring up to the high standards set by the single releases. Also it's important to note that, while every Bangle is a talented performer, only Susannah Hoffs stands out as a vocalist with an individual style: her originality, her exurberance, is appealing, and yet she's not unreachable, she's no diva. While "Different Light" was the band's most popular album, it lacks an inner-fire that the band was certainly capable of demonstrating. It's a corporate record.\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nShine A Light, July 19, 2001\nReviewer: Thomas Magnum (NJ, USA)\nThe Bangles' first album was full of shiny songs steeped in 60's British Invasion sounds. For their follow-up, Different Light, the band added some modern twists to the music for a more modern sound. The results turned into the biggest album of their career. The first single from the album, Jules Shear's "If She Knew What She Wants" is a sugary song with some great vocal harmonies. The song was a Top 40 hit, but it was the album's second single that would propel the band to superstar status. "Manic Monday" was penned by Prince under the pseudonym Christopher. It was said that Prince loved the band's first album and was enamored with Susannah Hoffs so he wrote the song for her. Whatever the reasons, the song is a perfect piece of pop bubblegum that practically drips with sunshine. The song peaked at number two, but was to be outdone by a song that is pure 80's, "Walk Like An Egyptian". The song with its goofy lyrics and equally goofy video surged to number one and was the number one overall single for 1986. The song is generally ridiculed, but one can't deny that it is catchy as hell. Other good songs include the luminescent "Walk Down Your Street", "Not For You", the title track and a pretty good cover of Big Star's "September Gurls".\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nBangles hit the BIG TIME, November 24, 1999\nReviewer: "rockchalk-mbs" (America's Heartland)\nThis was the album that put the Bangles firmly into the American consciousness. Hits like Prince's "Manic Monday", "Walk Like an Egyptian", "Walking Down Your Street" and the fanstastic harmonies of "If She Knew What She Wants" made this group a household name. Unfortunately, this album also seems a little over-produced, slick and commercial. For better tunes, check out their first full-length release, "All Over the Place", for more rock try their last, "Everything." This disc recalls the carefree 80's, though, better than anything else I can remember. For the best 4-part harmonies ever put on cd (or vinyl), check out "Let It Go", the only song written by all 4 members. Best songs other than the hits: "Return Post" co-written and sung by Vicki Peterson (the best songwriter in the group), "Following" Michael Steele's first lead vocals for the band, "Angels Don't Fall in Love" another Vicki Peterson song, Michael's wonderful cover of "September Gurls", and Debbi Peterson's "Not Like You". Everyone says that the last album they did was such a departure for them. If you listen to all three albums in order of release, it seems like this album was the departure.\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nGreat Great Great, September 27, 1998\nReviewer: A music fan\nWhen this album was released, the critics all seemed to ask "Are the Bangles running out of ideas?" This was, I guess, in response to the fact that many of the hits on the album were from other writers: "Manic Monday" was by Prince (or the Artist, or Christopher, or whatever the heck he calls himself now), "If She Knew What She Wants" is a Jules Shear song, and "Walk Like An Egyptian" is another cover song.\nBut don't listen to the critics' baloney. This album is absolutely BRIMMING with great stuff. There isn't an unpleasant song on the album. Look beyond the hits, and you'll find terrific originals like Michael Steele's "Following." Listening to this album always gets my spirits up. A classic from an underrated band.\n\nHalf.com Details \nProducer: David Kahne \nDistributor: Sony Music Distribution \nRecording Type: Studio \nRecording Mode: Stereo \nSPAR Code: AAD \n\nAlbum Notes\nAlso available in a 3-pack with ALL OVER THE PLACE and EVERYTHING.\nThe Bangles: Susanna Hoffs, Vicki Peterson (vocals, guitar); Michael Steele (vocals, bass); Debbi Peterson (vocals, drums).\nThe Bangles, a Los Angeles rock quartet, were the premier all-female band of the mid-'80s, stealing the crown from new wave goddesses The Go-Go's. Fronted by the doe-eyed Susanna Hoffs, the Bangles wielded imposing four-part harmonies in energetic pop arrangements. A DIFFERENT LIGHT is the Bangles' most successful recording, polished and powerful; and the substantial disc advances hit after hit, marking it among the best albums of the 1980's.\nThe group's first major hit, "Manic Monday," is not quite as funky as Prince's (the song's author) live versions, but it is rockier, more accessible, and infectious enough to bring the band to the top of the charts. The hook-heavy "Walk Like An Egyptian," a rollicking novelty song, effectively displays the band's exuberance and Susanna's sexy purr. "If She Knew What She Wants" is smart, sassy and perky. "Following," bassist Michael Steele's contribution, is an eerie, disturbing song about obsession and paranoia. The remaining songs are equally strong.\nIf The Go-Go's were the distaff punk cousins to the surf/girls/car-happy Beach Boys, then the Bangles were the female version of the polished, pop-perfect Beatles. On A DIFFERENT LIGHT it is obvious that these four women can sing, write and play their instruments as well as any of their male counterparts.\n\nIndustry Reviews\nRanked #7 in CMJ's Top 20 Most-Played Albums of 1986\nCMJ (01/05/2004)
This rock cd contains 12 tracks and runs 38min 49sec.
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