Divinyls

by The Divinyls

Overview

In 1991, Australia's Divinyls generated some controversy in the U.S. when lead singer Chrissie Amphlett sang about female masturbation on "I Touch Myself." Far from explicit, the PG-rated hit shouldn't have come as such a shock to American ears. At any rate, this self-titled CD offers exactly what one generally expects from the Divinyls: rockin' intensity combined with new wave-ish quirks and a strong melodic sense. Though not mind-blowing, it's respectable and generally appealing. Hardcore Divinyls enthusiasts will find the eerie "Love School" and infectious offerings like "Make Out Alright," "Bless My Soul (It's Rock-N-Roll)," and "I Touch Myself" to be well worth acquiring. Desperate would be a better introduction to the Divinyls, but this is a release with many more strengths than weaknesses. ~ Alex Henderson

Product Details

Release Date:	06/29/1992
Label:	Virgin
UPC:	0077778618522
Rank:	72067

Tracks

1. Make Out Alright
2. I Touch Myself
3. Lay Your Body Down
4. Love School
5. Bless My Soul (It's Rock-n-Roll)
6. If Love Was a Gun
7. Need a Lover
8. Follow Through
9. Caf¿¿ Interlude
10. Bullet
11. I'm on Your Side

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Divinyls   Primary Artist
Benmont Tench   Guest Artist,Piano,Organ (Hammond)
Van Dyke Parks   Guest Artist
Charley Drayton   Harmonica,Percussion,Tambourine,Drums
Scott Crago   Drums
Randy Jackson   Bass
Brian Macleod   Dumbek,Tambourine
Drum Doctor   Drums
Mark McEntee   Guitar,Vocals (Background)
Christina Amphlett   Vocals

Technical Credits

Charley Drayton   Arranger
Rob Jacobs   Mixing,Engineer
Tom Kelly   Composer
Van Dyke Parks   String Arrangements
Randy Jackson   Arranger
Brian Scheuble   Mixing Assistant
Robert Salcedo   Engineer,Mixing Assistant
Maloy   Composer
Inge Schaap   Design
Mark McEntee   Composer
Kelle Kutsugeras   Stylist
Katharina Ehrhardt   Hair Stylist
Jean LeRoc   Engineer
Jeffrey Beaton   Make-Up
Christina Amphlett   Composer
Melanie Nissen   Photography,Art Direction
Torkil Gudnason   Photography
David Maloy   Composer
Billy Steinberg   Composer
The Divinyls   Composer,Producer
David Tickle   Engineer,Producer
Doug Sax   Mastering