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There really isn't any grandeur or magnificence tacked on to 1988's Flying Colours album, but that doesn't mean the songs themselves aren't without some worthiness. The album's atmosphere blends mild rock tunes with slower songs that rely on their demure appeal, helped by de Burgh's conservative musical style. Much like Into the Light but without the massiveness of "Lady in Red," the songs come off as more developed and mature sounding, especially in their combination of tempos and lyrics. The adventurous "Sailing Away," complete with gusty chorus and careless melody, makes for the album's greatest asset. Its airborne feel is much like that of "Say Goodbye to It All" or "High on Emotion," only with a lighter touch. "Missing You" and "Carry Me" fall within the boundaries of familiarity since they reflect de Burgh's knack for producing soft-centered love songs. Even "Night on the River" conjures up the romantic quiet of a moonlit evening through its faint charm and ease. Without the lure of a dominant single, Flying Colours remains as one of de Burgh's more typical sounding efforts, but is tainted somewhat by a lack of novel appeal.
© Mike DeGagne /TiVo
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Chris de Burgh, Producer, Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Paul Hardiman, Producer - Kenny Thomson, Mixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1988 A&M Records Limited
Chris de Burgh, Producer, Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Paul Hardiman, Producer
℗ 1988 A&M Records Limited
Chris de Burgh, Producer, Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Paul Hardiman, Producer - Kenny Thomson, Mixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1988 A&M Records Limited
Chris de Burgh, Producer, Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Paul Hardiman, Producer
℗ 1988 A&M Records Limited
Chris de Burgh, Producer, Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Paul Hardiman, Producer
℗ 1988 A&M Records Limited
Chris de Burgh, Producer, Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Paul Hardiman, Producer
℗ 1988 A&M Records Limited
Chris de Burgh, Producer, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Kenny Thomson, Mixer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1988 A&M Records Limited
Chris de Burgh, Producer, Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Paul Hardiman, Producer
℗ 1988 A&M Records Limited
Chris de Burgh, Producer, Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Paul Hardiman, Producer
℗ 1988 A&M Records Limited
Chris de Burgh, Producer, Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Paul Hardiman, Producer
℗ 1988 A&M Records Limited
Chris de Burgh, Producer, Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Paul Hardiman, Producer
℗ 1988 A&M Records Limited
Chris de Burgh, Producer, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Paul Hardiman, Producer
℗ 1988 A&M Records Limited
Chris de Burgh, Producer, Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Paul Hardiman, Producer
℗ 1988 A&M Records Limited
Album review
There really isn't any grandeur or magnificence tacked on to 1988's Flying Colours album, but that doesn't mean the songs themselves aren't without some worthiness. The album's atmosphere blends mild rock tunes with slower songs that rely on their demure appeal, helped by de Burgh's conservative musical style. Much like Into the Light but without the massiveness of "Lady in Red," the songs come off as more developed and mature sounding, especially in their combination of tempos and lyrics. The adventurous "Sailing Away," complete with gusty chorus and careless melody, makes for the album's greatest asset. Its airborne feel is much like that of "Say Goodbye to It All" or "High on Emotion," only with a lighter touch. "Missing You" and "Carry Me" fall within the boundaries of familiarity since they reflect de Burgh's knack for producing soft-centered love songs. Even "Night on the River" conjures up the romantic quiet of a moonlit evening through its faint charm and ease. Without the lure of a dominant single, Flying Colours remains as one of de Burgh's more typical sounding efforts, but is tainted somewhat by a lack of novel appeal.
© Mike DeGagne /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 13 track(s)
- Total length: 00:54:07
- Main artists: Chris De Burgh
- Composer: Chris De Burgh
- Label: A&M
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
© 1988 UMG Recordings, Inc. ℗ 1988 UMG Recordings, Inc.
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