- Audio Cassette (23 July 1996)
- Format: Import
- Label: Indent Series
- ASIN: B000005JHK
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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Track Listings
| 1. Some Like It Hot |
| 2. Murderess |
| 3. Lonely Tonight |
| 4. Communication |
| 5. Get It On (Bang a Gong) |
| 6. Go to Zero |
| 7. Harvest for the World |
| 8. Still in Your Heart |
Product Description
Album Review
Under the direction of guitarist Andy Taylor, the Power Station is an attempt to break free from the constraints of Duran Duran's polished synth-pop, adding elements of funk, courtesy of Chic drummer Tony Thompson, as well as straightahead hard rock, courtesy of vocalist Robert Palmer. Everything is polished with a glossy sheen, which makes the record sound similar to Duran Duran. The cover of T. Rex's "Bang a Gong (Get It On)" and the single "Some Like It Hot" work up enough energy to make this a memorable album. --All Music Guide
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The Powerstation project brought together some of the biggest names from this period in 80's pop culture.
the trendy and (well Andy Taylor atleast) talented Duranies, the classic and classy R&B voice of Robert Palmer, the thumping back beat from the excellent Tony Thompson from 'Chic' brilliantly orchestrated by the Brilliant Bernard Edwards.
This album and the DVD (I already have the original vhs version from the time) are must haves for any music collection and still dont sound dated.
the trendy and (well Andy Taylor atleast) talented Duranies, the classic and classy R&B voice of Robert Palmer, the thumping back beat from the excellent Tony Thompson from 'Chic' brilliantly orchestrated by the Brilliant Bernard Edwards.
This album and the DVD (I already have the original vhs version from the time) are must haves for any music collection and still dont sound dated.
The only disapointment would be if a whole new genertion missed out on this one off musical collaboration.
The real tragety comes knowing that only the Durranies (Andy and John) are the only members of this project to survive.
Buy it !
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Mix the pure class of Robert Palmer with the tremendous backbeat of Chic drummer Tony Thompson and stir it together with two duranies John & Andy Taylor and you get an LP full of quality upbeat rock/pop tunes.
This album is really alive starting with the blistering "Some Like it Hot" - You have never heard a drum sound like it! Other quality tracks include T-Rex cover "Get it on", the heavy rocker "Murderess", the fantastic drum, synth led "Lonely tonight" and the monster rock/pop of "Communication" - infact there are no dud tracks and its a must for any serious 80's rock/pop collector - I LOVE THIS LP!!!
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
FYI - The Power Station was John Taylor's pet project, not Andy's. Amazon - Please don't use AMG reviews. Stephen Thomas Erlewine (editor) doesn't take the time to do any research - he just makes things up to get as many reviews written as possible. JOHN Taylor (Duran Duran) assembled the ultimate 80's supergroup for the Power Station, and the videos alone on DVD are enough to grab this now. Robert Palmer was recruited for vocals (but later dropped out of the tour) along with Michael DesBarres (who picked up the tour). Former David Bowie drummer Tony Thompson is a powerhouse on drums. Andy Taylor was getting flighty by this point (esp. with Duran) but provides great funk guitar and rock-heavy amazing riffs. Ultimately though, John Taylor gets credit for this album - he recruited everyone and wrote the songs.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
80's music at it's best!
Not much to say really other than stick it in crank it up and hit the steering wheel bongo's! Superb!
Published 22 months ago by Mr. A. J. Caswell
Get it on!
Yes its a collaboration between many people. This album was an attempt to make a good, rock solid album which can be played as loud as you like with no pretence and gutsy reach out... Read more
Published on 14 Sep 2005 by Humanistical
Excellent!!!!
This is a superb album from 1985! John, Andy, Tony and Robert at their very best...Worth the price for the 'Saturday Night Live' footage alone!
Published on 7 Mar 2005 by K. W. Wardle
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