Doppelganger
Armed with a fresh batch of tropical tales, August Darnell (aka Kid Creole) leads his band of eccentric vagabonds in another episode of the continuing saga of Mimi. Of course, it's not necessary to read the esoteric liner notes, nor is a knowledge of previous chapters required to enjoy the installment entitled Doppelganger. As usual, the only prerequisite is an acquired taste for the bizarre, often comical travelogues set to exotic pop which represent the essence of Kid Creole & the Coconuts. Darnell's infatuation with international environments results in a soundtrack characterized by ubiquitous percussion and spirited brass and woodwinds, although electric guitar also figures prominently in several songs.
AllMusic Review by Vince Ripol
Track List:
- THE LIFEBOAT PARTY
- UNDERACHIEVER
- IF YOU WANNA BE HAPPY
- DISTRACTIONS
- SURVIVORS
- CALL ME THE ENTERTAINER
- THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG IN PARADISE
- IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE
- BOGO EDDIES LAMENT
- BROADWAY RHYTHM
- BACK IN THE FIELD AGAIN
- THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH
