Word: plums
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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Cherry Alive, the second recording by New York City band Eve's Plum, was one of the most promising major label pop-rock albums of last year, though it went virtually unnoticed by critics and consumers. The lead single "Jesus Loves You (Not As Much As I Do)" made a short stint on modern-rock radio, but any buzz about the band quickly fizzled. Despite their lack of commercial success, however, Eve's Plum has garnered a dedicated fan base through persistent touring and colorful, energetic, and emotionally-charged performances...
...Plum concerts are unique rock experiences, filled with sugarcoated melodies and endless energy. Guitarist Michael Kotch spits out pop hooks while bassist Theo Mack complements him with skillfully melodic bass lines. Yet the most important person on stage must be lead singer Colleen Fitzpatrick, who shines throughout the set among the male-dominated band. With her vibrant orange hair, form-fitting t-shirt and brightly colored slacks, the audience could mistake Fitzpatrick for any random alterna-girl on the street that happened to stumble on stage. But from the opening song, she coos with a subtle energy that promises...
Fitzpatrick also helps by keeping the range of tempos and melodies varied from song to song. Even for a seasoned Eve's Plum concert-goer, the set list never loses its momentum. The intro drum beats to "Jesus Loves You" get the crowd bouncing on its feet as the audience anticipates the bright, saccharine song. Fitzpatrick stares listeners in the face and grins while singing "They say I'm damned to hell/Well, I'll be damned." The band answers the crowd's expectations, and people applaud the pop song as if begging for an immediate reprise. But the band...
Despite the few technical problems and random incidents of feedback, the concert is almost perfect. Much of the crowd seemed like veterans of the Eve's Plum concert experience, recognizing songs after only a few notes. It doesn't take long to understand the main reason for the group's appeal--their musical style has no boundaries. Eve's Plum fans want only to enjoy the band's cheery attitude and listen to great music. The band allows the audience to escape into a sweetened technicolor world that washes their problems away for an hour or two. What more could...
...while love in bloom may dazzle audiences, in the music business it can incite suspicion and jealousy. Some agents and managers hint darkly that Alagna has used his clout to get plum recording deals for Gheorghiu. Others say Alagna doesn't need to throw his weight around; Gheorghiu can scheme quite nicely on her own. Certainly some intricate maneuvering took place during negotiations for a new recording of Romeo et Juliette, masterminded for RCA by Placido Domingo, who plays the hero. Gheorghiu backed out of a pledge to the project--but guess who she will record the opera with...