Persuaders

Frontline presents an in-depth look at the world of advertising and public relations, revealing how the industry's marketing practices have come to influence everything from culture to politics. Using interviews with experts and observers of the advertising/marketing world, the program explores the industry's sophisticated market research techniques to show how marketers have developed new ways of breaking through consumers' growing resistance to marketing messages.

A worthy album by one of New York's most soulful groups. Lead singer Douglas "Smokey" Scott could belt a lyric as convincingly as anyone. Their soulful rendition of "Best Thing Ever Happened to Me" probably surprised Jim Weatherly (the composer) with its earthiness. "Some Guys Have All the Luck," which did well on the charts, sounds better than Rod Stewart's Top Ten remake. They get real on "We're Just Trying to Make It," an epic song about a man, his woman, and their issues. "Stay With Me" is irresistible with its sweet unison backing vocals and building lead.

‘Gentle Persuaders’ is the Love Love debut from London based neo-noise-jazz outfit Sly & The Family Drone. In the form of a four track long player, Sly vomit forth a smooth serving of curious and clattering noise not devoid of fun.