Time After Time : The Best Of

Description

A true fireworks display, both visual and auditory, Cyndi Lauper was the perfect counterpart to Madonna when she burst onto the scene in 1984, announcing: "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun," a feminist-fun anthem... Focusing more on humor than seduction, the little American perfectly imitates Minnie Mouse on the cheeky new wave track "She Bop," before becoming touching as she performs "Time After Time." Lauper mixes all the inspirations that come her way (funk on the explosive "Change Of Heart," reggae on "Hey Now [Girl Just Wanna Have Fun]," or urban pop sprinkled throughout) just like the elements of her incredible wardrobe. She hits the mark every time and only gets serious when choosing those around her. Here, the Bangles (backing vocals), Nile Rodgers (guitar), Junior Vasquez, and Shep Pettibone (producers) lend a hand to this quirky woman-child, a mutant daughter of Betty Boop and Nina Hagen.