DIAMANDA GALAS WITH JOHN PAUL JONES:The Sporting Life(Mute)

Diamanda Galas is one of the most important performance artists of our time. John Paul Jones used to play bass guitar in some band called Led Zeppelin. Togather,they have created one of the gnarliest sonic mindfucks in recent memory. From the opening crunge attack of "Skotoseme" to the nefarious night flight of "Dark End Of The Street" and "Devil's Rodeo" to the closing carousel-ambra of "Baby's Insane" and "Hex", The Sporting Life is crucial listening for all you crazy kids who wanna expand your mind without losin' your head. Imagine the sound of Satan in Seattle, and you've got a good idea of how they rock. Buy or die. Mute Records 140 W.22nd St.,Suite 10A,New York,NY 10011.-Steven Blush.