Format Details: 1LP Coloured
Release Date: 30 September 2016
Label: Bbr / Cherry Red
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 5013929066038
Genres: Dance
Release Date: 20 July 2011
Label: Music On Vinyl
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 8719262036475
Genres: Dance
Description
Dance music trio The Chimes (producers Mike Peden and James Locke from Edinburgh and vocalist Pauline Henry, born in Jamaica) enjoyed critical and commercial success at the beginning of the 90's on both sides of the Atlantic and further afield with their eponymous album and the clutch of singles that were released from it. The group blended together modern R&B, Soul, Pop and Dance sensibilities with Henry's expressive vocals which put them amongst the acts at the forefront of the UK's Soul/Dance scene of the time.
'The Chimes', released in the summer of 1990, spent over four months on the UK album chart peaking at #17, as well as gaining strong airplay on US college radio which drew critical acclaim that helped the album reach the top 100 and 200 in the Billboard R&B and Pop charts respectively. The success of the group's excellent cover of U2's 'I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For' from earlier that year also contributed to the album's healthy sales due to peaking at #6 in the UK and #47 on the US R&B chart. U2's Bono was a fan, saying ''someone's come along to sing it properly,' referencing Pauline Henry's subtle but strong and emotive vocal performance.
Soul II Soul producers Nellee Hooper and Jazzie B heard promise in the group and produced single '1-2-3' which was a minor UK and US Pop hit and #41 US R&B hit.
Description
The Chimes is the only studio album by the Scottish trio The Chimes. Spearheaded by the strong and soulful vocals of Pauline Henry, their style overlaps with acid jazz, R&;B, house, and downtempo much in the vein of Soul II Soul and Brand New Heavies.It's no surprise then that for their second single "1-2-3" they teamed up with Soul II Soul's producers Jazzie B and Nellee Hooper, with great success. But it was their follow-up single "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For", a contemporary gospel-tinged R&;B remake of the song by U2, that thrust them into the spotlight. Their debut album was a minor hit in the UK and a college radio favorite in the US but the trio parted ways regardless to pursue solo careers.This 35th anniversary edition of The Chimes is the first reissue since 1990 and available as a limited edition of 500 numbered copies on gold vinyl.
Tracklisting
Yo-Yo Ma
Yes
Yello
Within Temptation
Within Temptation
Within Temptation
Within Temptation
Within Temptation
De'Lacy
VNSSA & Lenny Kiser
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Thugwidow
Thugwidow
Sven Lochenhoer
