Up

by Right Said Fred

Overview

If you've never heard anything by Right Said Fred apart from their worldwide mega-hit "I'm Too Sexy," then you are missing out on one of the best dance-pop bands of this generation. To base your opinion of the band on that one song is like judging the Beatles' entire catalog by repeated listenings to a song like "Yellow Submarine." Sure, it's fun and catchy, but there is so much more to the band than that one piece of pop fluff. Up, RSF's full-length debut, features a handful of European hits, including the aforementioned "I'm Too Sexy," their humorous yet misunderstood swipe at self-centered male bodybuilders and models. Thankfully, there is absolutely nothing else on Up that sounds remotely like "I'm Too Sexy." Instead, RSF bring some delightful bits of dancefloor-filling pop songs that are heavy on memorable hooks and gorgeous melodies. Vocalist Richard Fairbrass, guitarist Fred Fairbrass, and multi-instrumentalist Rob Manzoli offer slices of pop filled with bits of disco, glam, rock, country, and other unexpected influences. "Do Ya Feel" is a heavy glam stomper that could fill a dancefloor in seconds flat, while their U.K. number one hit, "Deeply Dippy," leans heavily on acoustic guitar and a swinging brass section. "Don't Talk Just Kiss," another hit single for the trio, is a delectable slice of '90s disco featuring guest vocals from Jocelyn Brown. Even better, "Swan" and "Love for All Seasons" take the disco formula straight to the pop charts, infectious as a cold and harder to shake. "Upon My Heart" and "Those Simple Things" are love-smitten pop songs of the first form. The only slight misstep is "Is It True," which doesn't seem to go anywhere once it starts. All in all, a fantastic debut that was ignored because of one huge hit. This also remains the Freds' only U.S. release. ~ Steve Schnee

Product Details

Release Date:	08/25/2023
Label:	Sexy Records
UPC:	0809236166258
Rank:	79535

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Right Said Fred   Primary Artist,Vocals (Background)
Jocelyn Brown   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Vocals
Ian Craig Marsh   Guest Artist
Graham B.   Vocals (Background)
Massive Gut   Vocals (Background)
Phil Spalding   Bass
Sid Gauld   Trombone
Chuck Sabo   Drums
Juliet Roberts   Vocals (Background)
Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor   Piano
Sid Gould   Trombone
Molly Duncan   Saxophone
Tommy D   Piano,Vocals (Background)
Graham Bonnet   Vocals (Background)
Rob Manzoli   Guitar,Vocals (Background)
Fred Fairbrass   Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic),Vocals (Background)
R.S. F.   Vocals (Background)
Julia Roberts   Vocals (Background)
Richard Fairbrass   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Lily D   Vocals (Background)
Malcolm Duncan   Saxophone
J. Neil Sidwell   Trumpet

Technical Credits

Guy Holmes   Executive Producer
Andy Houston   Assistant Engineer
Andy Smith   Assistant Engineer
Ian Craig Marsh   Programming
Nick Ingman   Arranger,String Arrangements
Tommy D   Arranger,Producer,Programming
Graham Bonnet   Engineer
Rob Manzoli   Composer
Fred Fairbrass   Composer
Ian Pugsley   Programming
Donal   Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Richard Fairbrass   Composer
Ronen Tal   Engineer
John McDonnel   Engineer
Brian Pugsley   Programming