NOT MY SLAVE
Oingo Boingo, those darlings of prime-time beer commercials, are at it again with "Not My Slave" (MCA), an action-packed raver that throws no unfamiliar punches and squarely fits the mold. Once again the boys use the time-tested formulas—quivering Elfman vocals, manic instrumental hysteria, and rapido hook onslaughts. Don't think I’m accusing the Oingos of selling out—no way. After all, these are the same formulas that produced nothing but poverty and hardship for so long B.B.C. (before beer commercials). When the immortal Danny Elfman warbles, "I am not a king, please don’t worship me" you know he’s winking behind the words. If ever a popster craved praise and accolades from his subjects, it’s our beloved Dan. But you deserve them this time, lad. So have a round on us—this Bud’s for you.