San Francisco's 4 Non Blondes burst onto the national scene with their massive, neo-hippie anthem "What's Up" from their debut Bigger, Better, Faster, More? Although they failed to recreate the single's success, the album, as a whole, is a fairly engaging mix of alternative rock, quasi-funk, and blues.
The focal point is on lead singer Linda Perry who also plays guitar and was the primary writer of the material. Perry has a powerful set of pipes akin to Johnette Napolitano, but, unfortunately, she tends to cut loose when a little more restraint would benefit the proceedings. However, "Superfly" is a feel good, funky number and "Spaceman"'s yearning lyrics are delivered over a quiet, martial drum rhythm. A solid debut that got lost in the wake of its mammoth hit. ~ Tom Demalon
4 Non Blondes: Linda Perry (vocals, guitar); Roger Rocha (guitar); Christa Hillhouse (bass, background vocals); Dawn Richardson (drums).
Additional personnel: Louis Metoyer, Shaunna Hall (guitar); Suzie Katayama (cello); Judy Rudin (harmonica); Laurent Tardy (piano); David Rickets (keyboards); Rory Kaplan (Mellotron).
Recorded at Groove Masters, Santa Monica, California and The Plant, Sausalito, California.
- Format: Vinyl
- Genre: Rock
- Released: 2017
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Track Listing:
A1 Train 3:47
A2 Superfly 4:37
A3 What's Up 4:55
A4 Pleasantly Blue 2:27
A5 Morphine & Chocolate 4:41
B1 Spaceman 3:40
B2 Old Mr. Heffer 2:16
B3 Calling All The People 3:17
B4 Dear Mr. President 4:43
B5 Drifting 3:30
B6 No Place Like Home 3:09
