{"product_id":"holly-johnson-blast-1989-vinyl-lp-record-1","title":"Holly Johnson – Blast (1989) Vinyl LP Record","description":"\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbum Introduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiverpool-born Holly Johnson stepped out from Frankie Goes to Hollywood with Blast, his debut solo album, released on MCA Records in 1989. Combining bold electronic pop, dance rhythms and his unmistakable voice, the record establishes a colourful identity of its own while retaining the theatrical confidence of his earlier work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross ten tracks, Blast moves between the exuberant “Love Train”, the sharp pop of “Americanos” and the electronic drive of “Atomic City”. Johnson balances bright, accessible melodies with lyrics exploring ambition, desire and the world around him, giving the album substance beneath its polished surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis copy features the blue picture sleeve with stylised artwork and a printed inner sleeve containing lyrics and individual track credits. It’s an appealing addition for fans of late-eighties synth-pop or listeners exploring Johnson’s work beyond Frankie Goes to Hollywood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStand-Out Tracks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Love Train”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lively rhythm and an expansive chorus make this one of the album’s most immediate selections. Johnson’s commanding vocal gives the upbeat arrangement plenty of personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Americanos”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright keyboards and a tightly structured chorus provide the backdrop for Johnson’s observations on the American dream. Its contrast between glossy pop and pointed lyrics makes it a defining moment on the record.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Atomic City”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe opening track introduces the album with a firm electronic pulse and an assertive vocal. Its layered arrangement sets the tone for the blend of dance-pop energy and theatrical delivery that follows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Heaven’s Here”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA more spacious, melodic selection that gives Johnson room to show the warmer side of his voice. It offers a welcome contrast to the album’s more rhythm-driven material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“S.U.C.C.E.S.S.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA punchy pop arrangement frames the song’s focus on ambition and achievement. The emphatic delivery and memorable hook fit neatly into the album’s bold, outward-looking character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecord Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eArtist: Holly Johnson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Blast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1989\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel: MCA Records\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalogue No.: MCG 6042\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003eBarcode: 5011781604214\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP, 33⅓ RPM, Stereo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinyl colour: Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre: Synth-Pop \/ Dance-Pop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecade: 1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack count: 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging: Picture sleeve with printed lyric and credit inner sleevw\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: EX\/EX, see our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-is-on-page=\"false\"\u003e\u003ca role=\"link\" class=\"link tone-auto\" href=\"\/pages\/condition-guide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cslot\u003eCondition Grading Guide\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrowse our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-is-on-page=\"false\"\u003e\u003ca role=\"link\" class=\"link tone-auto\" href=\"\/collections\/1980s-vinyl\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cslot\u003e1980s Vinyl\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e collection, our full \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-is-on-page=\"false\"\u003e\u003ca role=\"link\" class=\"link tone-auto\" href=\"\/collections\/vinyl\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cslot\u003eVinyl Records\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e range, or our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-is-on-page=\"false\"\u003e\u003ca role=\"link\" class=\"link tone-auto\" href=\"\/collections\/compact-discs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cslot\u003eCompact Discs\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holly Johnson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59524214751580,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/1938\/8252\/files\/Holly_Johnson_Blast_1989_Vinyl_LP_Record_EX.jpg?v=1792072116","url":"https:\/\/www.groovejunkievinyl.co.uk\/products\/holly-johnson-blast-1989-vinyl-lp-record-1","provider":"Groove Junkie Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}