1982) Joe Jackson cut a striking figure on his debut album: Look Sharp! portrays an angry young tunesmith, a messenger of the new wave who sends stinging telegrams to former lovers (”Is She Really Going Out With Him?”) and the world at large (”Sunday Papers”). Jackson displayed a light-fingered pop touch that’s entirely his own. I’m the Man feels rushed in comparison, but its best moment…

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June 19th 2008 Posted to Uncategorized

Tags: 80, 80s, Classic, Clip, Jackson, Joe, K-1, Music, Musica, Out, Retro, Song, Steppin', Video, Videoclips, Videomusic

1985) After the Eagles split up (for the first time), guitarist-singer Glenn Frey cut a predictably slick solo debut in his old band’s party-boy mode; No Fun Aloud is like a Joe Walsh album with (slightly) better singing. Not songs, though; apparently that was Don Henley’s department. The Allnighter glistens with synthesized oomph, but the sugar coating doesn’t sit well on Frey’s mannere…

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April 20th 2008 Posted to Uncategorized

Tags: 80, 80s, Beverly, Classic, Clip, Cop, Frey, Glenn, Heat, Hills, Is, K-1, Music, Musica, On, Retro, Song, The, Video, Videomusic