1994: - 1994 (1978)

Karen Lawrence is an American singer and songwriter who has worked with The LA Jets, 1994:, Karen Lawrence and the Pinz and Blue by Nature. She sang backup vocals on "Get it up" from Draw the Line by Aerosmith. Karen Lawrence, is a dynamic singer and prolific songwriter. A charismatic performer with a spirited stage presence, Lawrence has enjoyed a challenging and diverse career. A stage performer continually since the age of 9, she fronted her first band, a blues outfit, at the age of 13. As front woman for the A&M band 1994: (produced by Jack Douglas ), Lawrence’s distinctive and emotive vocal stylings frequently put her on international critics’ "Best Female Singer" lists. Wrote Kerrang!... "it was 1994:’s Karen Lawrence who gave the others the choice of being second best or giving up". Lawrence composed "Prisoner (Love Theme From the 'Eyes of Laura Mars')," immortalized by Barbra Streisand. Lawrence also backed Aerosmith on Draw the Line. Guitarist Brad Whitford tagged along for 1994's self-titled inaugural, helping out on one track, "Heleana." Acclaimed Aerosmith producer Jack Douglas was also in tow. He helmed the entire debut, as well as the 1979 follow-up, "Please Stand By". Lawrence went on to dabble in new wave as Karen Lawrence and the Pinz, and then backed Graham Parker. Douglas also produced Lawrence's '90s band, Blue By Nature, which included Rick DuFray, another (albeit momentarily) Aerosmith axeman. At the turn of the century, Lawrence lent her powerful pipes to Slash's Snakepit on Ain't Life Grand, yet another Douglas production.

Tracklist

01.  Once Again  - 5:47
02.  Shoot To Kill  - 3:54
03.  Sing To Me (Backing Vocals: Eric Troyer) - 4:47
04.  Heleana  - 4:46
05.  Bring It Home  - 4:45
06.  Radio Zone  - 3:32
07.  Hit The Hard Way  - 4:15
08.  Read Up  - 3:18
09.  Anastasia  - 3:19 

Personnel
Karen Lawrence - Vocals
Bill Rhodes - Bass, Guitar, Backing Vocals
John Desautels - Drums
Mondo Rickets - Guitar
Steve Schiff - Guitar [Lead] 

Notes
Release:  1978
Label:  A&M Records
Genre:  Rock / Length:  38:33
Producer:  Jack Douglas
Arranged By: 1994: