Jimmy Somerville – Read My Lips (1989) Vinyl LP Record
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Jimmy Somerville – Read My Lips (1989) Vinyl LP Record
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Jimmy Somerville – Read My Lips
Released in 1989 on London Records, Read My Lips is Jimmy Somerville's debut solo album — and one of the most distinctive and emotionally powerful pop records of the late '80s. Following his celebrated work with Bronski Beat and The Communards, Somerville here strips things back to their essence: his extraordinary counter-tenor falsetto, a love of classic soul and disco, and a deeply personal artistic vision. The result is an album that moves effortlessly between euphoric dancefloor anthems and tender, intimate ballads, and sounds magnificent on vinyl.
Stand-Out Tracks
- "Comment Te Dire Adieu" – The lead single and a UK Top 20 hit, a gorgeous French-language duet with June Miles-Kingston that reimagines a Françoise Hardy classic with warmth and elegance.
- "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" – A stunning five-minute cover of Sylvester's disco classic, delivered with the full force of Somerville's falsetto and a production that honours the original while making it entirely his own.
- "Perfect Day" – A beautifully restrained cover of Lou Reed's iconic song, stripped back and intimate, showcasing Somerville's vocal sensitivity at its most affecting.
- "Read My Lips (Enough Is Enough)" – The driving, politically charged title track, a bold statement of identity and defiance that captures the spirit of the era.
- "Rain" – The album's epic closer at nearly six minutes, a lush, atmospheric ballad that brings the record to a deeply moving end.
Record Details
- Artist: Jimmy Somerville
- Title: Read My Lips
- Format: LP (12")
- Year: 1989
- Label: London Records
- Barcode: 042282816610
- Genre: Synth-Pop / Hi-NRG / Dance-Pop / Soul
- Decade: 1980s
- Notable: Solo debut from ex-Bronski Beat & The Communards — features covers of Sylvester and Lou Reed
Condition
Record: VG
Sleeve: VG
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