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CORK HALLOWEEN PARTY There will be a party in the Quay Co-Op, Sullivans Quay, Cork on Saturday the 29th October. Further information can be had by ringing the Co-Op on (021) 317660.

"Hooray Henries, the 7-nighter in the Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, Dublin, seems to be going from strength to strength these days. After opening 18 months ago as the first fully gay seven night a week licensed night club in Ireland, they have engaged in a policy of providing the customer with pleasant and comfortable decor in relaxed surroundings. In continuing with this policy, they recently enlarged their dance floor by about 40%, and updated their air-conditioning system. Although this, to some extent, gets rid of the 'hot 'n' sweaty' atmosphere of the weekends, it does mean that the dance floor is much more bearable on a Saturday night. There is a full range of wines on offer to the customer, as well as Martini, Dubonnet and, of course Ballygowen for the discerning tea-totaller. John, the barman, is always willing to help customers with their choice of wine. Although some may consider the prices to be expensive, manager Eugene is quick to point out that, on average, they are not as excessive as Leeson St. Musically the club should please most people. Albert O'Connor, the resident DJ since the club opened, plays a good cross-section from current HiNRG and Euro hits, while Gerry Moore, a mere newcomer, having only been there three months, plays House, HiNRG, funk and soul. However, the DJ's are always willing to cater for every taste, so if you want anything, just ask. Even Frank Sinatra and U2 were heard there recently, not to mention Talking Heads! Over the Halloween weekend, Hooray Henries will be having one big party, with special decorations and costumes, and spot prizes on some nights. The prize for the Parliament Inn's fancy dress night will be presented in the club later on the night in question, namely Saturday 29th October. So whether for a good bop, or a relaxing drink, get on down to Hooray Henries. Tony Murphy"

Womack and Womack, currently doing very well in the charts with Teardrops, are due to play Dublin before Christmas. Should be a fab night for all soul sisters ........ Highlight of this month must be the Cork Jazz Festival, which, unfortunately clashes with THE Halloween Ball, running the weekend of the 28-31 October ......... Flikkers Halloween Ball takes place on the 30th October, a Sunday night, in the Irish Film Institute, Eustace St., Dublin. With DJ's coming over from London it should be a night to remember (so don't get too drunk.) ........ The new Pet Shop Boys' Album, Introspective, is now available. It features many new works, and radical re-works of older material, including their own version of I'm not scared ......... Current ones to watch in the better dance clubs: Can You Party, by Royal House, now an anthem in London, and We call it Aiceed, by D-Mob, now in the charts.

"Introspective Pet Shop Boys (Parlophone) An eclectic mix, Introspective is a veritable musical treat. The superbly frantic ""Left to my own devices"" starts the album with sweeping orchestral arrangements, swirling operatic voices and a disco feel that brings you right back to the Seventies. Percussion and various other sounds enter and leave as the song glides along. Also on the first side is the tongue-in-cheek ""I want a Dog"" and the Latin-styled ""Domino Dancing"", their current single. The second side opens with a version of ""I'm not scared"" which is saturated with delightfully soothing strings and dripping synth sounds. ""Always on my mind"" has been stripped to the minimum which accentuates those soaring backing vocals. A new foot stomping bass line has been added, accompanied by light synth arrangements and the whole thing slides effortlessly into a brilliantly clever, semi­ house number, ""In my house"". To finish it all of is the uptempo ""It's alright"" which has a wonderful gospel/blues feel. Introspective is a thoroughly thoughtful album with the Pet Shop Boys breaking out of the essentially Euro/HiNRG/Electro-beat mould and drawing on a wider range of musical styles. The mixture of orchestral/acoustic instruments with electronic sounds has produced a more mature, sophisticated sound, especially on the new songs, which along with the excellent production has made for a highly polished album. And as usual it's packaged in a simple but highly stylised way. Tim Pitt"

"1. TEARDROPS - Womack and Womack 2.A LITTLE RESPECT - Erasure 3. RIDING ON A TRAIN (underground mix) / TRIBUTE (screaming cat mix) - Pasadenas 4. LOVE EVICTION / (Looking for someone to love) TONIGHT - Quartzclock 5. THESE THINGS HAPPEN - Viola Wills 6. DOMINO DANCING - Pet Shop Boys 7. BIG FUN - Inner City featuring Kevin Saunderson 8. I CAN FLY - Louise Thomas 9. BURN IT UP - Beatmasters 10. HIT 'N' RUN LOVER - Carol Jiani"