R.A.F. - s/t

Name: R.A.F (Rich and Famous)
Album: s/t
Year: 1980
Style: Power Pop, Prog Pop
Similar Bands: Journey, Supertramp, ELO, Boston, Kiss
One-Word Review: Sugary Jovial Arena Pop
Based Out Of: Scotland

 Cover, Record

Record, Back

Label: A&M Records


R.A.F. (1980)

1. Sweet Melinda 3:04
2. Give me A Little Time 3:11
3. Warm Welcome On A Cold Night 4:14
4. Don't Take Sweets From a Stranger 2:30
5. Take Me To Your Leader 4:56 /
6. Change Your Ways 4:02
7. More Crazy Now 4:01
8. Blue 2:43
9. She Used to Be Mine 3:34
10. Waiting For the Weekend 3:51

Album Rating (1-10): 8.0

Members & Other Bands:

• David Kershenbaum - Producer
• Colin Fairley - Engineer
• Renate Blaubl - Asst Engineer
• Douglas A. Bogie - Mixing, Guitars (Queen, Illusion)
• Brad Gilderman - Asst Mixing
• Frank Deluna - Mastering
• David Valentine - Vox, Keys
• Billy McGhee - Bass (Bernard Butler, Terrorvision, McAlmont & Butler)
• Tom Annan - Percussion
• Bobbie Heatlie - Sax
• Andy Grossart - Bass
• Wendy Bogie - Vox Effects
• Chuck Beeson - Art Direction
• Willardson & WHite - Design
• Charles White III - Illustration

Unknown-ness: Never heard of this band. from the looks of the cover, artwork, and weird computer rendering textures and graphics, I most definitely think this is going to be some adult contemporary free jazz sorta jawn. Even as it continues onto the back, it looks like it will be terrible based on the overall packaging.

Album review: The record is actually a delightful mix of some sweet power-pop harmonies and catchy hooks, along side bouncy melodies and lots of pianowork. "Blue" actually feels like it could be an Elvis Costello cover, with the way the vocals roll along. There are shades of Supertramp, Queen and ELO in the song styles.

Stand Out Track(s): Blue, More Crazy Now

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