JAMES WARREN Burning Questions Angel Air SJPCD217 (2007)
First solo album from the former Stackridge / Korgis front man, dating from 1986 and now on CD for the first time.
Very new wave, twiddly backing keyboards, electronic drums. The opening title track has touches of Howard Jones and Yazoo, but much more powerful, a mean heavy direction to that kind of new wave pop. There’s a touch of Abba in there too.
The album is strong, if a little dated, but is a good listen. Well annotated and with bonus cuts, it’s worth checking out.
***** Out of this world | **** Pretty
damn fine |
*** OK, approach with caution unless you are a fan |
** Instant bargain bin fodder | * Ugly. Just ugly
