HEATWAVE: TOO HOT TO HANDLE/CENTRAL HEATING

Now this would be worth grabbin

A 2 disc set, in their right order!!!

That's the way to do it

This is great news and I already placed my order but I really wish they would remaster the third album 'Hot Property'.The first two albums are easy to find on CD.'Hot Property' is so underrated.How about a 2-CD remaster of 'Hot Property' and 'Candles'?

"One Night Tan" and "Raise A Blaze" from 'Hot Property' (1979)

funkpill said:

Now this would be worth grabbin

A 2 disc set, in their right order!!!

That's the way to do it

Yeah,I know how much you despise those "twofer" sets,where they place two albums on one disc

(pre)Ordered, received and listening right now

Is this that wack ass, new jack swing remix????

10 Mind Blowing Decisions [Extended Remix Version] (Bonus Track)

GARBAGE!

Bulldog said:

Is this that wack ass, new jack swing remix????

10 Mind Blowing Decisions [Extended Remix Version] (Bonus Track)

GARBAGE!

Oh,I hope not! I hope it's a remix from back in the day (1978,when the song was released).I hate when they include "modern" remixes of Old School songs.

This is one ill have to pick up

Caramelpfe said:

This is one ill have to pick up

you can get if for only $15.89 at CDUniverse they're also taking pre-orders for the 'Candles' reissue that's due on August 10.

The 'Too Hot To Handle' disc contains two previously unreleased tracks: "Special Offer" and "Slip Your Disc To This".Does anyone have any info about these tracks? Are they outtakes from the album? Non-album B-sides?

"Current" will be out from BBR records UK in August.

SoulAlive said:

The 'Too Hot To Handle' disc contains two previously unreleased tracks: "Special Offer" and "Slip Your Disc To This".Does anyone have any info about these tracks? Are they outtakes from the album? Non-album B-sides?

from the booklet

Special Offer Ain't No Half Steppin' B-Side

Slip Your Disc To This Too Hot To Handle AA-Side

PANDURITO said:

SoulAlive said:

The 'Too Hot To Handle' disc contains two previously unreleased tracks: "Special Offer" and "Slip Your Disc To This".Does anyone have any info about these tracks? Are they outtakes from the album? Non-album B-sides?

from the booklet

Special Offer Ain't No Half Steppin' B-Side

Slip Your Disc To This Too Hot To Handle AA-Side

thanks

How does "Special Offer" sound? I can't find it on Youtube.

whitesockedfunk said:

"Current" will be out from BBR records UK in August.

seriously? Wow! That leaves 'Hot Property' as the only Heatwave album that still needs to be remastered.

Just orderd it.

Thanks.

whitesockedfunk said:

"Current" will be out from BBR records UK in August.

oh good!

Dreamer2 said:

whitesockedfunk said:

"Current" will be out from BBR records UK in August.

oh good!

that was their final album,if I'm not mistaken?

I like the songs "Lettin It Loose","State To State" (it's like an 80s version of "Groove Line"),and the EW&F-sounding "Big Guns".

Graycap23 said:

Thanks for the heads up .

SoulAlive said:

Bulldog said:

Is this that wack ass, new jack swing remix????

10 Mind Blowing Decisions [Extended Remix Version] (Bonus Track)

GARBAGE!

Oh,I hope not! I hope it's a remix from back in the day (1978,when the song was released).I hate when they include "modern" remixes of Old School songs.

agree. but i emit them from my iPod, and forget they exist.

SoulAlive said:

Bulldog said:

Is this that wack ass, new jack swing remix????

10 Mind Blowing Decisions [Extended Remix Version] (Bonus Track)

GARBAGE!

Oh,I hope not! I hope it's a remix from back in the day (1978,when the song was released).I hate when they include "modern" remixes of Old School songs.

I'll wait and let ya'll order. I don't like remixes or new arrangements of songs of reissues. I They pulled that mess with Black Ivory reissue album.

I'm ON IT!!! Thanks for the alert!

Bulldog said:

Is this that wack ass, new jack swing remix????

10 Mind Blowing Decisions [Extended Remix Version] (Bonus Track)

GARBAGE!

Nope

It's the Always And Forever Single B-Side from 1977

As discogs describe it, it " goes into a pop reggae mix after the normal length track would finish"

Looks like all of their albums are getting the remastered treatment

'Hot Property'(1979 album) remaster due August 10.

'Candles'(1980 album) remaster due August 10.

'Current' (1982 album) remaster due August 4.

Heatwave's third album, Hot Property, marked the first time one of their records wasn't produced by Barry Blue; instead of using Blue, the band went with Phil Ramone this time out. Hot Property isn't quite in a class with Too Hot to Handle or ... Full DescriptionCentral Heating, and its main single, "Eyeballin'," isn't the disco-era anthem that "The Groove Line" became. Nonetheless, the album has a lot going for it. Once again, Heatwave are as convincing on up-tempo numbers as they are on slower material. "Eyeballin'" (not to be confused with the Mass Production song), "Raise a Blaze," and "One Night Tan" are infectious examples of the type of smooth funk that Heatwave did so well, while "That's The Way We'll Always Say Goodnight" and the Stylistics-influenced "First Day of Snow" demonstrate that the band were equally appealing on romantic ballads and slow jams. To their credit, Heatwave weren't afraid to bring jazz and Latin influences to their R&B foundation: "Therm Warfare" and "Razzle Dazzle" are funk-dance numbers with jazz overtones, while the exuberant "Disco" contains hints of Brazilian music. If you already have Too Hot to Handle and Central Heating in your collection, Hot Property is the next Heatwave album to acquire. ~ Alex Henderson

I think the Record Companies have finally figured out what will sell (...and who's buying!). Grown folks don't mind spending the pennies for the good stuff. These are definitely going on my list.

I can't wait for Bell & James albums to be remastered and re-released! I don't believe any of them were ever available on CD before. I loved EVERY song on each of them.

SoulAlive said:

11 The Groove Line[Extended Version] (Bonus Track)

I'm gonna hurt myself when I hear this one!

PDogz said:

I think the Record Companies have finally figured out what will sell (...and who's buying!). Grown folks don't mind spending the pennies for the good stuff. These are definitely going on my list.

I can't wait for Bell & James albums to be remastered and re-released! I don't believe any of them were ever available on CD before. I loved EVERY song on each of them.

I have both Bell and James albums on vinyl.It would be nice to finally get 'em on CD

and yes,it seems that record companies have finally realized that people still buy CDs and want these classic albums.There's definitely a market out there for this type of music.Release it and we will buy it!

PDogz said:

SoulAlive said:

11 The Groove Line[Extended Version] (Bonus Track)

I'm gonna hurt myself when I hear this one!

Don't hurt yourself too badly I want you around when they remaster some more classic music!

PANDURITO said:

Bulldog said:

Is this that wack ass, new jack swing remix????

10 Mind Blowing Decisions [Extended Remix Version] (Bonus Track)

GARBAGE!

Nope

It's the Always And Forever Single B-Side from 1977

As discogs describe it, it " goes into a pop reggae mix after the normal length track would finish"

sounds interesting