BLURT—In Berlin (Armageddon/Ruby):: Blurt have probably the best band name this side of Furious Pig and it fits the inspired spew of their music well. Their roots reach back to Beefheart and the early Kinks but their sound is as current as, say, Gang Of Four or Pere Ubu. Their raw rambunctiousness will undoubtedly keep em off the airwaves, as will song titles like My Mother Was A Friend Of An Enemy Of The People, but if you ever wanted to like the Contortions but couldnt hack James Chances attitude, this is the band for you. M.D.

BILLY IDOL—Don't Stop (Chrysalis):: I cant understand the raves this weiner has been getting. This four song EP features his rotten version of Tommy James Mony Mony, the long version (youve no idea how long) of his disco-splat Dancing With Myself and two other ' snores. I bet dancing isnt the on/y thing Billy has to do by himself. R.J.