Julian Cope presents Head Heritage

Hmmm. The first sexing up I recall from the classical side of the industry was for the now totally forgotten Ofra Harnoy, a cellist of average talent but above-average aesthetic charm whom RCA pushed big time in the 80's. And she made the front cover of 'Gramophone' too, as did the equally eye-catching Lebeque sisters. Since then it's been hottie-a-go-go from both sexes, with nary a modicum of memorable artistry in evidence.

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I've never written a review that was paid for in such a way - but a band I know who are still going had their album reviewed some years back in Melody Maker (I think).

The reviewer actually gave them 9 out of 10 - but the editor downgraded it to 8 because the band (who owned their own label) didn't advertise it in the paper.