Raw Like Sushi

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Background

An early version of "Buffalo Stance" appeared on the B-side of the 1986 Stock Aitken Waterman-produced Morgan-McVey single, "Looking Good Diving", titled "Looking Good Diving with the Wild Bunch". The single was not successful; however, the B-side was re-recorded with Tim Simenon of Bomb the Bass, and became the version of "Buffalo Stance" that was a worldwide hit, reaching No. 3 in the UK Singles Chart,[2] No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100[3] and No. 1 in the Netherlands[4] and Sweden.[5] The album also contains the No. 8 US[3] (and No. 20 UK[2]) hit "Kisses on the Wind", and the No. 5 UK hit "Manchild".[2]

All musicians and programmers are credited in the album sleeve, however Cameron McVey, Cherry's husband, is credited as "Booga Bear". Massive Attack's Robert Del Naja co-wrote "Manchild", and fellow member Andrew Vowles aka DJ Mushroom performs on "Kisses on the Wind", "The Next Generation" and "So Here I Come". "My Bitch" is a vocal duet with Gilly G.

The cover and inner photos were shot by fashion photographer Jean-Baptiste Mondino.

Music

Raw Like Sushi is distinctive for its eclectic mix of genres, incorporating influences from across the trends of 1980s pop music. Cherry sings and raps accompanied by a diverse set of sounds, including pianos, synthesizers, brass instruments, guitars, and go-go percussion. The album's lyrical themes are influenced by Cherry's experiences of motherhood, and her education and upbringing.[6]

When it was released, the album was favorably compared to Madonna and Prince, though it did not reach similar popularity.

Reception

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NME critic David Quantick praised Raw Like Sushi as "the sort of record you can rarely buy – immediate, commercial pop that only someone with a rather individual worldview could have made", highlighting its unconventional song structures and Cherry's "wit, intelligence and even maturity."[7] Selina Webb of British music newspaper Music Week called it "eclectic, wholesome, a subtly teasing collection of provoking yet pouting songs", "a confident manifesto from refreshing new pop diva."[8] Pete Clark of Hi-Fi News & Record Review said that Cherry's music "is illuminated by a jazzy delight in non-conformity" and singled out "effortlessly memorable" "Buffalo Stance" and "Manchild".[9] As per Chris Murray of RPM "this package contains something for any contemporary dance music fan."[10]

Raw Like Sushi is included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.[11]

Track listing

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Note

  • Tracks 1–10 were on the original LP. In the United Kingdom, tracks 11–14 were on the CD release while tracks 13 and 14 were on the tape cassette album.

Personnel

  • Neneh Cherry – lead vocals, programming
  • Sandy McLelland – backing vocals on "Inna City Mamma", "Love Ghetto" and "Phoney Ladies"
  • Chandra Armstead – backing vocals on "Outré Risqué Locomotive"
  • Eagle-Eye Cherry – toasting on "Heart"
  • Sarah Erde – Hispanic vocals on "Kisses on the Wind"
  • Cameron "Booga Bear" McVey – backing vocals, executive producer, mixing, beats on "Manchild"
  • Phil Chill – programming, beats, backing vocals on "The Next Generation"
  • Claudia Fontaine – backing vocals on "Kisses on the Wind"
  • Nellee Hooper – vibraphone
  • Jerod Minnies – guitar on "Love Ghetto"
  • Alvin Moody – beats and programming on "Outré Risqué Locomotive"
  • Nick Plytas – programming
  • Jeff Scantlebury – congas on "Kisses on the Wind"
  • John Sharp – programming on "Manchild"
  • Tim Simenon – beats and turntables on "Buffalo Stance" and "Heart"
  • Dynamik Duo – beats
  • Mark Saunders – multi-instruments, beats on "Buffalo Stance"
  • Wil Malone – conductor, programming, string arrangements on "Manchild", backing vocals
  • Gordon Dukes – backing vocals on "Outré Risqué Locomotive"
  • Mushroom – programming, turntables on "Kisses on the Wind", "The Next Generation" and "So Here I Come"
Technical

Charts

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Certifications and sales

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References

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Further reading

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External links

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