Single review: Franki Pineapple’s “Evil Love” – Release date January 15, 2021
“Evil Love” was remixed in November, 2020 by Philip Larsen (Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, Moby, B-52’s), who turned out an extended remix and a radio edit remix.
The Back Story of “Evil Love”
Dedicating her life to storytelling, she is, at any given time, a novelist, journalist, screenwriter, poet and spoken-word artist, first dipping her toe into the music world in her twenties when the legendary songwriter and actor, JD Souther (The Eagles; Linda Ronstadt; James Taylor) hired her to transcribe his lyric journals. Encouraging her talent for writing lyrics, JD unleashed an animal: a bold, authentic, truthful artist now calling herself Franki Pineapple, after her producer and partner, Nararaj Tribino (PM Dawn; Nile Rodgers) suggested it (spikey on the outside; sweet inside). With a logo created by none other than John Pasche who had years earlier designed the iconic ‘lips and tongue’ logo for the Rolling Stones, everything was going to plan. That’s when the real fun started.
Taking exception to Franki’s appropriation of a fruit, Apple Inc sued her.
“Apple brought a compromise settlement to the table which I felt deep in my soul would limit me in ways I simply could not sign on for. I had done nothing wrong; I had infringed on Apple in no way; all I had done was put my heart and soul into the creation of something cool which represented peaceful rebellion; I knew I could not back down and so I decided to fight.”
Rock At Night Says: Swirling dance beat, infectious melody, and singalong chorus, “Evil Love” will lift you, as it is really a song of empowerment. After life has kicked you in the ass, you have to move forward.
Defiant and facing spiralling costs and a seemingly impossible fight, Franki prevailed. Her victory for common sense against corporate nonsense is typical of one of life’s fighters for whom compromise and the easy route do not compute.
“At the risk of being dramatic, writing “Evil Love” saved my life; it gave me a channel through which to express my pain. I was literally on the floor, broken, when the inspiration came. Thematically speaking, evil love is anything that holds us back from being the best we can be in life; whether it’s unrequited love, self-doubt, addiction, oppression, fear or discrimination.”
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I grew up in a household full of rock music, studied journalism in college, and then became a scientist.Although my science career has served me well, music has always played a major role in my life. I grew up reading "Creem" magazine; I play several musical instruments as a "hobby";and it seems a camera has always been in my hand. Now, I am combining what I love the most--music and photography--serving as editor of Rock At Night. I travel between the US and UK seeking my dream! My motto: life is short...no regrets. Chyrisse
