Do-Re-MiCountry of origin:Australia Type of music generally:Beautiful & fierce alternative pop/mainstream pop Status:Band is no longer recording. Lead vocalist Deborah Conway has continued on with a solo career. Final release, The Happiest Place in Town (1998) See also:The Utterly Unofficial Deborah Conway page Comparisons:Obviously similar to Deborah Conway's solo work, although more mainstream. Other comparisons include The Pretenders or Midnight Oil. (colford@chlotrudis.org) Covers/own material:Write own lyrics and music. General comments:Lively, alternative pop-rock with strong vocals and socially conscious message in lyrics. (colford@chlotrudis.org) Recommended first album:The Happiest Place in Town. (colford@chlotrudis.org) Recordings:
Domestic HarmonyRelease info:1985—Virgin Records—CDV2367 Availability:Available online and in Australia Ecto priority:Recommended for lovers of female-led pop-rock. Group members:Dorland Bray—drums, percussion, vocals Guest artists:Steve Hogarth—keyboards Produced by:Gavin McKillop Comments:All-out pop rock with an edge. High energy, quirky sense of humor, underlying politically minded lyrics. (colford@chlotrudis.org) The Happiest Place in TownRelease info:1988—Virgin Records—CDV 2467 Availability:Available online and in Australia Ecto priority:Highly recommended for fans of strong, female-led pop-rock Group members:Donald Bray—drums, percussion, backing vocals Guest artists:Johnny Mars—harmonica Produced by:Martin Rushent Comments:Terrific album. Blends the anger and power of Ms. Conway with great pop melodies and powerful full throttle arrangements. Filled with irony and wit, the album reaches its pinnacle with its closing track, the gently moving title track. The powerful single, 'Adultery' was a hit in Australia and received attention in other countries as well. (colford@chlotrudis.org) Further info:Complete discography including EPs and singles available at The Utterly Unofficial Deborah Conway page. Thanks to Michael Colford for work on this entry.
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