Paul Young – Between Two Fires (1986) Vinyl LP Record
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This is Paul Young’s Between Two Fires (1986), CBS 450150 1, with the printed lyric inner sleeve pictured. The track listing matches the sleeve; the condition grade is still blank.
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Paul Young – Between Two Fires (1986) Vinyl LP Record
Album Introduction
Released in 1986 on CBS, Between Two Fires blends Paul Young’s soulful vocals with polished pop arrangements, expressive bass and atmospheric keyboards. Produced by Hugh Padgham, Paul Young and Ian Kewley, the ten-track album features musicians including bassist Pino Palladino, drummer David Palmer and guitarist Steve Bolton.
Featuring “Wonderland”, “Some People” and “Why Does a Man Have to Be Strong?”, the album balances melodic pop with reflective songwriting. Young’s distinctive voice remains at the centre, supported by detailed arrangements that reward a full listen beyond the singles. This copy includes the pictured printed inner sleeve with lyrics, photography and credits.
Stand-Out Tracks
Some People
The opening track pairs an insistent rhythm with a soulful, expressive vocal. Its polished arrangement establishes the album’s blend of pop immediacy and thoughtful songwriting.
Wonderland
An atmospheric song with spacious instrumentation and a strong melodic centre. Young’s vocal brings warmth and emotional weight to its reflective mood.
Why Does a Man Have to Be Strong?
A questioning, emotionally open song that gives Young room to explore vulnerability. The measured arrangement keeps the focus on the lyric and his distinctive delivery.
War Games
A more urgent selection, combining rhythmic drive with a tense lyrical theme. It adds an assertive edge to the album’s smoother pop and soul textures.
Between Two Fires
The title track captures a sense of emotional conflict through its evocative imagery and expressive vocal. Its restrained mood offers a contrast to the album’s brighter, more rhythmic moments.
Record Details
- Artist: Paul Young
- Title: Between Two Fires
- Year: 1986
- Label: CBS
- Catalogue No.: 450150 1
- Format: Vinyl LP, 10 tracks
- Pressing: Made in England; exact pressing unconfirmed
- Included: Printed lyric and credits inner sleeve
- Producers: Hugh Padgham, Paul Young and Ian Kewley
- Genre: Pop, Blue-Eyed Soul, Pop Rock
- Decade: 1980s
- Barcode: 5099745015016
Condition: VG+/VG+, see our
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