When
listening to this cassette by PowerCost, there is a definite change between the
two sides though it does stay within the same general realm of music. Side A sounds funky and can channel that
Jungle Boogie sound right off. There
are audio clips and a distinctive New Kids on the Block synth sound.
But
what strikes me most about Side A is that it has the feel of a television theme
song from the 1990’s. At first thought,
“21 Jump Street” came to mind (Despite my utter indifference toward the new
movies based upon the series), but as it
went on and I listened again and again I could hear something a little bit more
R&B that I can’t quite place. All I
remember is that it should end with someone saying, “Sit Ubu, sit. Good dog”.
Side
B has an audio clip to start it, but then it begins to have an electro feel to
it such as an arcade game, which does somehow take us back to the past once
again. Then the vocals kick in and it
reminds me of Illegal Wiretaps or The Church, which depends upon whether you
prefer to be modern or not.
After
a brief instrumental stint, the vocals do come back and this just becomes the
sound of a synth pop type of rock band and really, what more could you ask for
other than a cameo by Alex P. Keaton himself?
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