A monumental achievement in 1989, this single reached number one in both the US and the UK. Fine Young Cannibals delivers the perfect blend of soul and electronica.
The Raw & The Cooked was their second album, which reached number one on both the US and UK album charts, and included two US number one hits, "She Drives Me Crazy" and "Good Thing," marking the pinnacle of pop music in the late 1980s.
An extremely dry snare and minimalist beat lead the way, before Roland Gift's tense vocals slide in. Drawing on soul and ska as a foundation, the album's groove is brilliantly established through the placement and spacing of sounds alone. The nervous bounce of "She Drives Me Crazy" and the light, propulsive drive of "Good Thing" embody the best sense of balance that digital recording in the late '80s could offer. The sound, which coexists with electronic music while retaining the warmth of a band arrangement, is a timeless masterpiece. Despite being a major hit, the sound production remains stoic throughout. It's this tension that elevates this album to a special place.
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10 TRACKS:
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1)
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She Drives Me Crazy
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2)
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Good Thing
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3)
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I'm Not The Man I Used To Be
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4)
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I'm Not Satisfied
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5)
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Tell Me What
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6)
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Don't Look Back
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7)
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It's Ok (It's Alright)
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8)
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Don't Let It Get You Down
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9)
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As Hard As It Is
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10)
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Ever Fallen In Love
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Producer - FYC
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Guitar, Tambourine - Andy Cox
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Producer - Cox
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Written-By - Cox
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Bass, Keyboards, Drum Machine - David Steele
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Producer - Steele
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Written-By - Steele
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Written-By - P. Shelley
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Mixed By - David Z
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Producer - David Z
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Producer - Jerry Harrison (10)
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Vocals - Roland Gift
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Producer - Gift
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Written-By - Gift
