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The pop/rock power pent up in "High on Emotion" established the fact that Chris de Burgh could be just as energetic as he could be romantic. Its explosive chorus followed by some dynamic electric guitar riffs highlighted 1984's Man on the Line, making a rocker out of the usually complacent balladeer. Following suit, only with a little less vigor, is the title track that sparks a little bit of dramatic anger in de Burgh's voice. He hasn't left his mellifluous candor behind completely, though, but his slower pieces do seem to be a tad more hearty. "Sound of a Gun" deals with a civilian's outlook of living in a war-torn country, which has de Burgh singing in whispers at one point. His trademarked romantic style is brought back to life on "Head and the Heart," a gorgeous love song presented in true de Burgh fashion. The majority of the songs on Man on the Line are made up of catchy pop tunes, rounded out by his debonair vocal approach. Each track brandishes an early-'80s keyboard feel, resilient and bright, and quite fitting for the album's period. Its appeal still remains, and even though it isn't one of his best efforts, it does provide evidence that de Burgh could escape his stereotypical trademark as a one-dimensional artist.
© Mike DeGagne /TiVo
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Rupert Hine, Producer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Chris de Burgh, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Stephen W. Tayler, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1984 A&M Records Limited
Rupert Hine, Producer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Chris de Burgh, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Stephen W. Tayler, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1984 A&M Records Limited
Rupert Hine, Producer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Chris de Burgh, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Stephen W. Tayler, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1984 A&M Records Limited
Rupert Hine, Producer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Chris de Burgh, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Stephen W. Tayler, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1984 A&M Records Limited
Rupert Hine, Producer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Chris de Burgh, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Stephen W. Tayler, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1984 A&M Records Limited
Rupert Hine, Producer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Chris de Burgh, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Stephen W. Tayler, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1984 A&M Records Limited
Rupert Hine, Producer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Chris de Burgh, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Stephen W. Tayler, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1984 A&M Records Limited
Rupert Hine, Producer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Chris de Burgh, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Stephen W. Tayler, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1984 A&M Records Limited
Rupert Hine, Producer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Chris de Burgh, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Stephen W. Tayler, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1984 A&M Records Limited
Rupert Hine, Producer, Recording Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Chris de Burgh, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Stephen W. Tayler, Mixer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 1984 A&M Records Limited
Album review
The pop/rock power pent up in "High on Emotion" established the fact that Chris de Burgh could be just as energetic as he could be romantic. Its explosive chorus followed by some dynamic electric guitar riffs highlighted 1984's Man on the Line, making a rocker out of the usually complacent balladeer. Following suit, only with a little less vigor, is the title track that sparks a little bit of dramatic anger in de Burgh's voice. He hasn't left his mellifluous candor behind completely, though, but his slower pieces do seem to be a tad more hearty. "Sound of a Gun" deals with a civilian's outlook of living in a war-torn country, which has de Burgh singing in whispers at one point. His trademarked romantic style is brought back to life on "Head and the Heart," a gorgeous love song presented in true de Burgh fashion. The majority of the songs on Man on the Line are made up of catchy pop tunes, rounded out by his debonair vocal approach. Each track brandishes an early-'80s keyboard feel, resilient and bright, and quite fitting for the album's period. Its appeal still remains, and even though it isn't one of his best efforts, it does provide evidence that de Burgh could escape his stereotypical trademark as a one-dimensional artist.
© Mike DeGagne /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 00:41:04
- Main artists: Chris De Burgh
- Composer: Chris De Burgh
- Label: EMI
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 1984 A&M Records Limited ℗ 1984 A&M Records Limited
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