Neneh Cherry – Raw Like Sushi (1989)
(Lovely Logo by Sarca @ caughtmegaming)
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Songstress #2: Neneh Cherry
[Album 422/1001]
“And remember I like it raw.”
– Ya Kid K & Technotronic, Move This
“Daddy, we had sushi twice when we went to Toronto!
– My daughter
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I was late to the sushi party.
When it came to fish, I didn’t think I would like it raw.
Decades later, I’m older and somewhat wiser, and raw or not, I’m now a sushi liker.
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As for Raw Like Sushi?
I like this album like I like Ya Kid K, not quite like I love my own kid H.
Similar to Technotronic’s vocalist, Neneh can rap & sing with equal effectiveness.
The album is of its time but is still an even & enjoyable listen.
It was probably edgier in 1989 than it sounds in 2015, whether that’s considered progress for music nowadays I’m not sure.
But I’m certain that much like I feel about sushi these days, I’m a fan.
I just may not choose to consume it all that often.
I had this on cassette, but I got it more for Buffalo Stance than for the rest of it. But, yeah, not a bad album at all.
I too now have it on cassette Sarca!
That was my medium of choice, even had the walkman out tonight so I didn’t disrupt Wendy while she was working 😀
Gigolo! huh, sucka?
Neneh’s not one of those Phoney Ladies!
Mmmmmm sushi FTW!
I never paid any attention to this person or her record, and here she is in my inbox in 2015!
Also: Walkman = awesome. Mine is right here on my desk, ready to go at all times. 🙂
I knew her from MuchMusic and the video dance parties. It had a funky beat. Watching the video of it now…wow! Blinded!
That is to say, I was watching Buffalo Stance
Unlikely I’ll do that, but thanks! Sorry Neneh. I don’t want to see you stand like a buffalo.
Just called up the video, Those are some blinding accessories indeed!
I’m not gonna watch it, but I gotta know – does a herd of Nenehs get chased off a cliff by native men?
It’s possible, I didn’t make it all the way through the video!
HA, no. Buffalo Stance is basically standing with your arms crossed over the chest – with attitude! No buffalos were harmed in the making of Buffalo Stance.
I was wondering what the stance was, had a feeling there would be some ‘tude involved!
Hm. Somehow I find this a bit of a letdown.
BTW, no one asked you to watch any video, that’s you choice, but I have to say you are missing out on some pretty psychadelic 89 dance music!
Haha I know I can watch if I wanna (I won’t, but hey!) but it is so very rare that I ever want pretty psychedelic 89 dance music. I mean, it just never comes up, of a day… 🙂
Damn, I guess we’ll never know. My vote is yes, it happened.
On Call, Right where it should be!
I think Mr Big released Raw Live Like Sushi if I recall correctly! Enjoying your series Geoff!
That they did, well remembered Deke! And thanks!
By the way Sarca great job on artwork here…
Thanks, Deke!
Don’t know this one at all – only know that one song thanks to the video (Buffalo Stance, it would appear).
It was new to me this year too!
To quote Peter Griffin, “I am not a fan.”
I had to Google Peter Griffin to learn who that was.
That’s a line from the best episode ever. Blue Harvest — the episode in which they do all of Star Wars. At the end Peter and Chris get into an argument over who did it better : Family Guy or Robot Chicken? The in-joke is that Chris is voiced by Seth Green, the guy behind Robot Chicken.
Both are great though, be sure to check if your library has Family Guy – Blue Harvest.
I have the Robot Chicken one… I howl every time when you get that voice mail message from Greedo’s Mom… oh man, it’s so dark, but it’s hilarious!
I know the one!! Oh that kills me too. I also like the guy who gets his arm chopped off by Obi.
Our library has no Family Guy at all. 😦
I’ll review it. I have a box set with T-shirt and everything.
I tried the tubes of you but they only have clips.
But they did have this:
I’ve never seen this before!!! Thank you!!!
The actual episode is very much like this in style.
I showed you a Family Guy you hadn’t seen? About Star Warsa? A Winner is me!
I… I’d like to thank the Academy…
I can’t believe it!!!!
It’s OK, I won’t get used to it. Beginner’s luck!
“You beginner luck” – Mr. Miyagi
Haha I like the scene in the Chan/Smith redo of Karate Kid, where Chan catches the fly, then just keeps eating with the same chopsticks. Haha awesome.
I’ve never seen, any good?
Have you seen this? Maybe you sent it to me for all I remember!
I HAVE seen that! Haha awesome. I don’t think I was the one who sent it to you? But it’s not impossible.
All I know is that I will never be able to look at that movie the same again!
I really liked the updated Karate Kid. I have no idea if that’s an unpopular opinion or not, and I don’t really care. I’m a sucker for this stuff anyway. But yeah, there are worse ways to spend an evening. If its on Netflix, give it a try!
OK I will! I was looking for something to watch this weekend anyway.
GIVE ‘ER!
“I’m sorry for hijacking your article, Geoff.” – LeBrain
“I’m sorry I ruined your Black Panther party.” – Forrest Gump
Haha I’m not sorry! Nope no way! We’re driving up his comment numbers! Come on everybody! Pile on! 🙂
But keep your pants on, everybody. It’s a family site.
Pants? Wait, what? Am I supposed to be wearing pants right now? BECAUSE I’M NOT!
No apologies needed – I opened wordpress this evening and saw I’d missed a bunch, fun!
And I’m not sure if wordpress gives little trophies for “most comments” but this may be a trophy winning day, nice!
I can picture him saying it but I can’t place the episode!
Star Wars! The first one.
I like this album, definitely no sushi for me though please.
1 order of Neneh’s album, hold the sushi, done!
I know his STANCE on BUFFALO too… he’s a veggie… 🙂
I always assumed that one was about mozzarella.
Hahaha!
Dammit now I want a buffalo burger. I know a great pub in Saskatoon that makes an excellent one, and they pour a perfect pint of Guiness too… LET’S GO!