Genesis Meets Wang Chung
Alan Caylow | USA | 02/09/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"1995's "Strictly Inc." is a collaboration between Genesis keyboardist Tony Banks and Wang Chung lead singer Jack Hues. The album is a total beauty, a perfect pop-rock blending of Banks' marvelous keyboard-playing and songwriting with Hues' incredible voice. Standout tracks include the catchy "Don't Turn Your Back On Me," the sinister "The Serpent Said," the charming "Charity Balls," the gorgeous "Never Let Me Know" and "A Piece Of You," the entrancing "Something To Live For," and, for the grand finale, the epic "An Island In The Darkness." If you love Genesis and Tony Banks' solo stuff (and if you also happen to dig Wang Chung besides), then dive in to "Strictly Inc." and enjoy. It's easily one of Banks' finest accomplishments, and Jack Hues proves that there's more to him than just "Everybody Have Fun Tonight." Great album, you guys!"