Berlin

The commercial success of these records would have been all but unimaginable a year and
a half ago; their synthy, burbling tones and unconventional female vocalists would have
made radio–and consumers–run for cover. But bolstered by the novelty-minded KROQ in
Los Angeles, these discs are at the forefront of the new-music assault. And if this is the
revolution, give me Pat Benatar. I don't mind that Missing Persons' Dale Bozzio is a... More >

Although my tastes in porn don't run to designer whips, Terri Nunn's sex-object impersonation on the cunningly entitled "Sex (I'm a . . .)" generates a mild buzz. But that's the only good part--the rest is flimsy synth-pop sans even a flash of pink, unless songs about the Metro make you wet your pants. (Grade: C+)