Finally, the first anthology from one of the premier and innovative dance/rock/pop artists of our time, Kid Creole and The Coconuts. This twenty track bonanza includes some of his biggest hits and four previously unreleased gems. All new recordings, these are Kid's favorite songs including his take on his hit as his alter ego: Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band, "Cherchez La Femme." There is even a new version of his song, "There But for the Grace of God, Go I" that embraces Machine's massive soul/funk/d...   [ read more ]

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With today's DJs and artists consistently championing and sampling Kid Creole's early work, this exclusive Strut release covers 1974 to 1983 and features rare extended versions and album tracks released on CD for the first time. It's solid stuff all throughout and some of the highlights include "Sunshowers" which was sampled by M.I.A., Cristina's controversial new wave disco cover of Peggy Lee's classic "Is That All There Is," the quintessential disco anthem "There But for the Grace of God" by Machine, rar...   [ read more ]

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Mixing disco, Caribbean music, and strains of big-band jazz, Kid Creole engages in a self-deprecating dialogue with his backup singers, The Coconuts, who dismiss him as "Mister Softee" and plead, "Can You Get Me Into Studio 54?" on this hilarious debut album. [The 2003 re-release contains five additional bonus tracks.] ~ William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide

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