On this day August 15 1989, Starship released their third studio album Love Among the Cannibals, marking a shift toward a harder edged rock sound compared to their previous pop oriented releases. The album featured a mix of polished production and more guitar driven tracks, showcasing a different side of the band as they headed into the final years of the decade.
Highlights include the single It’s Not Enough, which reached the Top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, along with songs like The Burn and Love Among the Cannibals that brought a grittier tone to their music. This release also represented a transitional period for the group, as it was their first album without Grace Slick as a full time member.
Love Among the Cannibals may not have matched the massive commercial success of their earlier work, but it demonstrated Starship’s willingness to evolve and explore new musical directions in the late 80s rock landscape.
80s insight: The album reflected a broader late decade trend where many established pop rock bands toughened their sound to keep pace with changing radio tastes.
Highlights include the single It’s Not Enough, which reached the Top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, along with songs like The Burn and Love Among the Cannibals that brought a grittier tone to their music. This release also represented a transitional period for the group, as it was their first album without Grace Slick as a full time member.
Love Among the Cannibals may not have matched the massive commercial success of their earlier work, but it demonstrated Starship’s willingness to evolve and explore new musical directions in the late 80s rock landscape.
80s insight: The album reflected a broader late decade trend where many established pop rock bands toughened their sound to keep pace with changing radio tastes.
