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Subject: Les Mckeown solo albums reviewed

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Luke

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Date Posted: 14:58:15 08/27/07 Mon

Heres a review of Leslies solo releases so far.

All washed up(1979)
A very brave thing to do to come out of a boy band and start a solo career, his first album was pure disco like a lot of the stuff kicking around at that time, after listening to this album once, you can tell that Les had gone in the opposite direction to the rollers, Shall i do was a catchy little number and deserved better chart success when released as a single. The other single cut was Long distance love a classic love song that suited Leslies voice to a tee.The title track All washed up was the rockiest number of the lot and Kings road chelsea was a gem.The other tracks were Disco child that was very fast and catchy,for me the other 3 songs No secrets,and Thinking of you brought romance to the album,Do it again was a reprise of the opening track.A good effort for a debut solo album.

The face of love(1980)
This 10 track album was ahead of its time in a way,just listen to Computer love and Down home.The catchy tracks are Looking for love and Just another day.The highlight of the album was the single Sayonara it was not just the japenese fans that loved it.Disco was still about for Les on this album with Manhattan mafiosa.And the smoochys on this are the tracks,Dedicate this record,and No reason.the other 2 tracks Bounceing heart and Tightrope were experimentle tracks that made the album different.

Sweet pain(1981)
D.a.n.c.e is a mixture of disco and pop with a lot of go in it.Nice try is a song with clever lyrics in it.For all the German fans alles clar is a treat.And if you want love songs this is the album for you,theres plenty to choose from such as What does she see in me,Die for love,Enough of love,Woman for me,and Long distance 2.The title track Sweet pain is Les at his best.

Heart control(1982)
On here we have cover versions galore which are all done well, you can really tell that Les enjoyed recording this album,Heat wave,Heartache tonight,Just when i needed you most,Cant we talk it over,Gonna make you an offer,Got to beleive and The wanderer are peformed with a touch of class.Heart control and the self penned Underground will blow you away.

Its a game(1989)
Les had 2 hits in Germany in the late 80s and they were included on his last solo recorded album to date.A 9 track feast including the fast and furiouse Shes a lady,Nobody makes me crazy,Love is just a breath away,Natural,And the title track Its a game.And if your still looking for torch and romance then look no further than the tracks,Love hurts and love heals,i need your love,and ill be your lover.

So their you have it .All these albums except the Latter are available from Leslies fan club on cd and include bonus tracks,they are well worth having in your cd collection.LAO.

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