| Into the Hot | ||||
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| Released | September 1984 [1] | |||
| Studio | Sound Suite, Detroit | |||
| Length | 35:39 | |||
| Label | Virgin | |||
| Producer | Don Was | |||
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Into the Hot is the debut album by English band Floy Joy, released by Virgin in 1984 and produced by Don Was.
Into the Hot spawned three singles: "Burn Down a Rhythm", "Until You Come Back to Me" (UK No. 91) and "Operator" (UK No. 86). [2]
With the departure of singer Elana Harris in 1984, Floy Joy founding members Shaun and Michael Ward continued working on material together. They admired the work of American musician and producer Don Was and were interested in working with him. They travelled to America to find the producer and, after tracking him down to a hotel in New York, played their demo tape to him. He responded favourably to the material and agreed to produce them at his studio in Detroit. After the backing tracks were recorded and the Wards returned to England, they set about looking for a new vocalist and Carroll Thompson joined the band after she was introduced to the brothers through Virgin's A&R department. Was then came to London to record Thompson's vocals. [3]
In a 1990 interview, Shaun Ward recalled of the album, "[It] was an anthology of R&B, jazz... all the things we'd grown up listening to and absorbed. Though we liked it, we came to realize that maybe it was a bit too personal." [4]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Calgary Herald | B+ [5] |
| Record Mirror |    [6] |
| Red Deer Advocate | [7] |
Upon its release, James Muretich of the Calgary Herald wrote: "This is one album title that doesn't lie. Floy Joy is the latest British act to bring together in vibrant fashion jazz, funk and rock. The result is music that seethes with passionate passages, blending a big dance beat with strong vocal harmonies." [5] Greg Kennedy of the Red Deer Advocate commented: "A scorching jazz-funk-soul fusion is the house specialty for Floy Joy. The whole album shakes to a big beat, and tunes such as "Burn Down a Rhythm" and "Baby You Know I..." only add to the tremors. Floy Joy can rattle my speakers anytime." [7] Mike Daly of The Age stated: "Cool, modern funk flows from Into the Hot. Although Floy Joy is British, the album was recorded in Detroit and the cross-pollination helps." [8]
All tracks written by Michael Ward and Shaun Ward.
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| Chart (1985) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand Albums Chart [9] | 40 |
Singles
| Chart (1984) | Title | Peak position |
|---|---|---|
| Until You Come Back to Me | UK Singles Chart [2] | 91 |
| Operator | UK Singles Chart [2] | 86 |
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