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6/25/2007

**Happy 25th Birthday The Lexicon Of Love.**

Released Jun. 25, 1982, ABC's The Lexicon Of Love went to #1 in the U.K. on July 3.

The Lexicon of Love was produced by Trevor Horn and features orchestration by Art of Noise member Anne Dudley. The Lexicon of Love not only established singer Martin Fry and guitarist Mark White as two of the decade's smartest and most skillful cross-breeders of Motownish dance grooves, but cemented ex-Buggle Trevor Horn's status as the era's defining producer.

"ABC are one of those groups who come along once a decade to effect a paradigm shift in the way music is heard and made, one of those groups who move the music forward, alert us to the possibilities of strange combinations, employ radical ideas yet never confuse arrogance with ambition.

"Their recordings are national treasures. First, now and forever, was The Lexicon Of Love, not just a sensational debut but one of the greatest albums ever made."

In 1998 Q magazine readers voted The Lexicon of Love the 92nd greatest album of all time. "The Lexicon of Love stands as a landmark album in British pop."

Material: wikipedia.org, amazon.co.uk, abcmartinfry.com, and Robert Webb via bbc.co.uk., all via chrissyfessler.blogspot.com

7/03/2006

**You Better Recognize: The Lexicon Of Love.**

It was on this day in 1982 that a Waist High favorite, ABC's The Lexicon Of Love, went to #1 in the U.K.

The Lexicon of Love was produced by Trevor Horn and features orchestration by Art of Noise member Anne Dudley. "Tears Are Not Enough," "All of My Heart," "Poison Arrow," and "The Look Of Love (Part One)" were all Top 40 hits in the UK; the last two also charted in the U.S. In 2005, a deluxe 2-disc reissue was released on the Neutron label.

The Lexicon of Love not only established singer Martin Fry and guitarist Mark White as two of the decade's smartest and most skillful cross-breeders of Motownish dance grooves, but cemented ex-Buggle Trevor Horn's status as the era's defining producer.

In 1998 Q magazine readers voted The Lexicon of Love the 92nd greatest album of all time; "The Lexicon of Love stands as a landmark album in British pop."

Material: wikipedia.org & amazon.co.uk
Quote: Robert Webb via bbc.co.uk

3/09/2006

Happy Birthday Martin Fry.

"I shall never forget the day when I first heard Lexicon of Love. That album is one I have worn out on the turntable."
-A Waist High reader

3/09/2005

Happy Birthday Martin Fry.

ABC frontman.

"ABC are one of those groups who come along once a decade to effect a paradigm shift in the way music is heard and made, one of those groups who move the music forward, alert us to the possibilities of strange combinations, employ radical ideas yet never confuse arrogance with ambition."

Their recordings are "national treasures. First, now and forever, was The Lexicon Of Love (1982), not just a sensational debut but one of the greatest albums ever made..."

Martin is currently on tour with Tony Hadley, "the singer who gave Spandau Ballet it's very unique sound." (chrissyfessler.blogspot.com)

We recognize that this is not a drunkenness post, but it's Martin Fry.

Photo and material courtesy of: The Official Site for Martin Fry and ABC

9/08/2004

Not Forgotten: ABC.

Only 2 out of the 4 original members of ABC agreed to perform on VH-1's Bands Reunited tonight, but that's OK.

Photo: bbc.co.uk

CAST OF CHARACTERS

THE KERN COUNTY DRUNKARD
Everything at Waist High is a long story, and the story of The KCD is no exception. After this individual told Waist High in December of 2003 that she was going to kill her, "Waist High" the blog was born. Please do not tell Waist High the person that you are going to kill her or she will create "Waist High" the blog and write nasty things about you! Including the time you stunk up the bathroom at The Alley Cat. The "Kern County Drunkard Watch" detailed the drunken comings and goings of the live-in love interest of one of Waist High's most cherished male friends. Never has Waist High met anyone who drank as much as or as often as The KCD. The KCD, because she was an insecure drunk, hated Waist High for most of her decade long relationship with Waist High's most cherished male friend. She hated Waist High for the obvious reason: Waist High is hot. A one time source of much of the material for Waist High the blog, The "Kern County Drunkard Watch" was permanently retired in March 2005 when Waist High's most cherished male friend finally came to his senses and kicked her ass to the curb.

RAMPART
Rampart is the first ex-husband of Waist High. She refers to him as her first ex-husband because she knows there will eventually be a second. Rampart grew up on the mean streets of Bakersfield and claims to have been the co-discoverer of the well known 1980s dirt field party spot known as "The Place." Rampart's 1987 directive to Waist High, "Drink this six pack before I get back!" made both Waist High and Rampart parents at age 20. Rampart currently resides 4.5 miles from Waist High in the wilds of Oregon and is an enduring fixture at their local Cigs For Less shop. Once a Bakersfield Del Taco associate, Sail Thru Hamburgers drive up dude, and Wible Road AM/PM graveyard worker, Rampart claims to now net $49,000 per month. But only to impress people, not when required.

(THE FORMER) LOVELY TEENAGED DAUGHTER
Not your average 36 year old. Born to Waist High as a "Miracle on 34th Street" in Bakersfield Memorial Hospital on 34th Street, LTD is on the board of MAC cosmetics. Not really, but she swears allegiance only to them. When LTD's mother once purchased LTD some eye shadow from Target, LTD threatened to call the police. Sweeter than Tupelo Honey, with the attitude of a feral cat, LTD is disgusted with most things. Including being forced to live with Waist High from 1988-2005. The child at one time even had her own blog, "Living With Waist High," which detailed her misery. A graduate of the oldest institution in the Oregon University System, LTD kept her promise of not getting knocked up at age 20 like Waist High did.

THE STRANGER
Oh God bless The Stranger. The Stranger was one of Waist High's most loyal confidants during some of the darker periods of the blog. Although his fierce allegiance to really bad music was a great source of aggravation for Waist High, The Stranger gave her a much needed look at life. Through the eyes of someone not yet bitter. The Stranger was almost pushed out of a moving vehicle when he revealed to Waist High that not only did he not know who Barry Manilow, Captain & Tenille, or Spandau Ballet were, but that he literally had no clue what Trail Mix was.

"TRI-TIP"
Special Correspondent to Waist High, and one of Waist High's most cherished friends. Used to live with The Kern County Drunkard. Was a Special Correspondent to Waist High for 9 months before knowing it. Long story. This individual coined the ultimate mid '80s Bakersfield drinking phrase, "Lock hubs. Party!"

DESI
Waist High's former work spouse. Cares about Waist High so much that he once took Waist High with him on a smoke break the very next day after she spent $250 for hypnotherapy TO QUIT SMOKING. Was the first person in conversation to introduce Waist High to concepts like "The Dirty Sanchez," "Dog In A Bathtub," "Tea Bagging," and "The Shocker." Reminds Waist High as often as possible that if women "neglect the balls," their men will leave them.