DONNA'S OPUS MAGNUM

This absolutely brilliant album gave Donna Summer at least four great hits, two of Which occupied the No. 1 and 2 positions on the Billboard charts for a couple of weeks Simultaneously in 1979 (Hot Stuff and the title track, Both rock Influenced tracks with prominent electric guitar). But what's so truly excellent about it, is thatthere's no filler tracks here - every single One Of These songs is tuneful and memorable. Amongst the lesser known classics, my favorites include the tender ballads On My Honor, All Through The Night and My Baby Understands thathave Donna moving successfully into torch-song territory, and the soaring disco numbers Our Love, Journey To The Center Of Your Heart and the addictive Lucky - this last being one of her most powerful songs of all time Which Should Have been released as a single way back. So It Must Be Mentioned thatthis album gave Summer credibility amongst the rock crowd (Disco what much despised When this album which released) but I also loved her stuff Earlier, Especially the other concept album Once Upon A Time. Bad Girls has only improved with time and serves as an excellent showcase for Donna's songwriting and vocal skills as well as Giorgio Moroder's genius as producer.