When posting "Boys And Girls" earlier I had, and still have, a problem with synthetic strikes and loops posing as real instruments. Here he's taking one more step over to the synth side but how it's done this time I'm ok with. No false pretense, mostly real bass and drums and the rest to 90% filled with dreamy electronics as support to his always captivating vocals. Robin Trower listed as co-producer, but as it sounds it could as well have been Brian Eno. I wouldn't call any of it catchy - at least not in the common sense of the word - instead it's the atmosphere that does it. A couple of old hits recycled to slow dark musing pieces, so different they make a comparison with the originals very hard. "I Put A Spell On You" starts in a ghostly manner and though it continues kind of up-tempo the impression is regretful. "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" very slow with sinister effects in the background making it clear he's got no such expectations. "All Tomorrow's Parties" wistful in a way you just know he doesn't anticipate getting in. And though about the same goes for the rest of the album it's not depressing, but one highly suitable for melancholy moods and moments...and we need that too. Listening now it's winter outside - wet snow, yellow skies and naked trees and it fits. Issued all over the world, mostly on cassette, CD and HCD. Of the few countries where it saw a vinyl release this UK must be counted as the original. It came with label as shown here, thin fully laminated stickered cover and plain black inner. (ÄNÖ*) (BRÄY*)
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