Thursday, June 3, 2010

Eight Seconds - "Almacantar"

Released: 1986
Format: standard album (CD, cassette or vinyl; download if you're lucky enough)

Songwriting: 7
Performance: 7
Recording: 7
First Impression: 6
Staying Power: 7

I'll kiss you when it's dangerous - 'Nuff said!

Actually, I could say a lot more, but I'll keep it simple: this album is a rare gem of mid 1980's new wave music.  Yes, I am indeed biased, as the band was based in my hometown, but I will vouch for it any day.  It is just as cheesy and yet as likable as The Fixx, Mr. Mister, Howard Jones, Nik Kershaw, etc.

Suggested Sample Track: "Sincere" (as of writing, there's a decent version on YouTube)

Recommendation: Definitely worth owning if you're a fan of the genre.  Though it is out of print and likely to remain so indefinitely, there are lots of used CD and vinyl copies available.

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