Returning to more of an acoustic sound, the 1988 album from the ""queens'' of political camp (and we don't mean Camp David!) is again chock-full of humor and social commentary. It's as gay- and lesbian-positive as the others, with even more political determination because of the fight against AIDS and the renewed homophobia from the Right. The empowering Living With AIDS could be the theme song of our generation--and makes this album a must for everyone. And from an expose of the absurdity of the Crimes Against Nature laws to the rallying cry for unity and responsibility in the face of AIDS fear (""We don't have to sacrifice our passion or our pride; we just have to be on the safe side'') and the humor of My Mother's Clothes, Waltz For the New Age, Straightening Up the House a la Kate Clinton, Ron and Paul demonstrate they know that the personal is political. Very highly recommended!"

Romanovsky/Phillips