Kristin Baio - Dont Turn Your Back On Love

Review by Michael Rooney

Album Review: Don’t Turn Your Back On Love by Kristin Baio Alright, let’s get this straight—1988 wasn’t just about big hair and shoulder pads; it was also the year Kristin Baio dropped Don’t Turn Your Back On Love, a freestyle-house banger that still slaps harder than most of what’s out there today. Released under Vendetta Records, this album is like a time capsule of raw electronic vibes, with production so sharp it could cut glass. And yeah, you better believe every track has its own flavor, but two stand out like neon signs in a blackout. First up, “Don’t Turn Your Back On Love (Club Mix)”—this one hits like a freight train of synths and beats. The bassline? Pure fire. It’s the kind of groove that grabs you by the collar and drags you onto the dance floor whether you want to go or not. Cindy Valentine and Tony Green killed it with the lyrics, but it’s Mark S. Berry’s production that really seals the deal here. You can tell these guys weren’t messing around—they crafted something that feels chaotic yet controlled, like anarchy with a plan. Every drum hit punches through like it’s got a grudge, and Kristin’s vocals float over the chaos like she owns the damn place. If you’ve ever been stuck in a club where everyone’s moving as one organism, this is the song they’re probably playing. Then there’s “Don’t Turn Your Back On Love (Kristin’s House Party)”, which is basically the wild cousin of the Club Mix. This version strips things down just enough to let the rhythm breathe while keeping that same relentless energy. It’s messy in all the right ways—like someone took house music, threw it in a blender with freestyle, and hit puree. What sticks with me most is how unapologetically fun it feels. There’s no pretense here, no trying-too-hard nonsense. It’s just pure, sweaty joy wrapped up in six minutes of magic. When I hear this track, I don’t think—I move. The credits read like a who’s who of behind-the-scenes legends: Kennan Keating, Mark Berry, Steve Rimland—all names you might not know unless you’re deep into the scene, but trust me, their fingerprints are all over this masterpiece. And props to Chep Nuñez for editing because whoever thought dub edits needed precision clearly never heard this album. Even Herbie Jr.’s mastering job deserves a shoutout—it’s clean without losing any grit. So why does this record stick? Maybe it’s the way it refuses to sit still, constantly shifting between styles without ever losing focus. Or maybe it’s because Kristin Baio sounds like she’s daring you to keep up with her. Whatever it is, Don’t Turn Your Back On Love isn’t just an album—it’s a dare. A dare to feel something real, even if it hurts. Here’s the kicker, though: listening to this now feels almost rebellious. Like, how did we let music get so safe after stuff like this existed? It’s like finding an old mixtape in your glove compartment and realizing nothing new will ever compare. So crank it loud, lose yourself in the beat, and remember—don’t turn your back on love…or killer basslines.

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Artist: Kristin Baio
Album: Dont Turn Your Back On Love

Electronic

1988

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Don't Turn Your Back On Love (Kristin's House Party)	6:52
Don't Turn Your Back On Love (Club Mix)	7:33
Don't Turn Your Back On Love (Dub Mix)	6:58
Don't Turn Your Back On Love (7" Radio Edit)	3:51
Don't Turn Your Back On Love (Kristin's Groove)	4:32
Don't Turn Your Back On Love (Dub Edit)	3:55

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Catalog Numbers

VV-7211
VE-7011

Labels

Vendetta Records

Listen online

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kuunnella verkossa
ascolta in linea
escuchar en línea
écouter en ligne
lytte på nettet
online luisteren
online anhören
ouvir online

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Vinyl
12"
33 ⅓ RPM
Test Pressing
7"
45 RPM
Single
Promo

Companies

Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	A&M Records
Recorded At	Unique Recording
Mixed At	Atlantic Studios
Mastered At	Frankford/Wayne Mastering Labs

Credits

Role	Credit
Arranged By	Kennan Keating, Mark Berry, Steve Rimland
Edited By	Chep Nuñez
Engineer	Kennan Keating, Mark Berry
Mastered By	Herbie Jr
Mixed By	Anthony Sanfilippo, Mark Berry, Trailblazers
Producer	Mark S. Berry
Written By	Cindy Valentine And Tony Green
Written-By	Cindy Valentine, Tony Green

Notes

Produced for MSB Records, Ltd.
Recorded at Unique Recording, New York, NY.
Vocals recorded at Hayes Studio, Tampa, Florida.
Mixed at Atlantic Studios, NYC.
Edited for S.O.S. Enterprises.
Mastered at Frankford/Wayne.
Cicada Music Corp./Pro/Can: Raquels's Songs (BMI).
℗ 1988 A&M Records Inc.

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The 1988 album *Don’t Turn Your Back On Love* by Kristin Baio is a hidden gem in the electronic music scene. It blends Freestyle and House styles, giving it a unique vibe that was ahead of its time. What’s cool is how many talented people worked on it—six different producers, engineers, and mixers all played a part in shaping its sound. The track "Kristin’s House Party" feels like an anthem made for dancing under neon lights. And get this—it was released on Vendetta Records, a label known for pushing boundaries in the '80s music world. Not bad for an album with just one song remixed six ways!