Album Project Update! 'Absolutely' (1980). The Madness of this album is largely the same as their debut. Full of energy but surprisingly accomplished for their age. Everyone knows 'Baggy Trousers'. 'Embarrassment' is an interesting song since it deals with the rejection of Lee Thompson's sister, who's discovered to be pregnant with a black man's child. You'd hope that things have changed a lot in the 31 (yikes!) years since the song was written. Overall I don't think I like this album quite as much as their first... But it's still great!
Labels: 1980, Absolutely, Album Project, Madness
And another Album Project Update... 'Scary Monsters' (1980). This album's likely to have some songs you've heard on it, most notably 'Ashes to Ashes' and 'Fashion'. It definitely has a more commercial sound to it, appealing to a wider audience. It's still not my favourite though! 'Ashes to Ashes', of course, references Major Tom from 'Space Oddity' (1969). There are some bleak lyrics on this album. Probably sounds a lot more cheerful if you listen to it without thought rather than if you listen to it carefully...
Labels: 1980, Album Project, David Bowie, Scary Monsters
