Holly Johnson – Blast (1989) Vinyl LP Record
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Album Introduction
Liverpool-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.
Across 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.
This 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.
Stand-Out Tracks
“Love Train”
A 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.
“Americanos”
Bright 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.
“Atomic City”
The 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.
“Heaven’s Here”
A 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.
“S.U.C.C.E.S.S.”
A 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.
Record Details
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Artist: Holly Johnson
Title: Blast
Year: 1989
Label: MCA Records
Catalogue No.: MCG 6042 - Barcode: 5011781604214
Format: Vinyl LP, 33⅓ RPM, Stereo
Vinyl colour: Black
Genre: Synth-Pop / Dance-Pop
Decade: 1980s
Track count: 10
Packaging: Picture sleeve with printed lyric and credit inner sleevw
Condition: EX/EX, see our
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