Rupert Holmes Partners In Crime Rar
Before the release of this successful 1979 album, released four albums that failed to capture him at his best. Shortly before this, made his mark as songwriter. He penned the kitschy cannibalism tale 'Timothy' for. From his 1976 effort came 'The Last of the Romantics' which was covered to great effect. Finds more focused with pop savvy and a great batch of songs. The effort's biggest hit, the ingratiating 'Escape' (The Pina Colada Song),' though skilled, is cutesy enough to make some people's eyes roll. Despite the nature of that track, was also willing to tackle more interesting issues.
Rupert Holmes Partners In Crime Rar
With the slightly disco-fied title track, he deftly examines the male/female dynamic as business deal. Throughout the song, is having a lot of fun with every salacious detail. 'Nearsighted' has him going the power pop route and all but wringing tears out of seeing 'slightly out of focus.' As goes along, what becomes striking is some of the tracks' subtle use of R&B flourishes. 'Him' depicts as the cuckold and has a beautiful string arrangement, a great hook, and strong, vivid lyrics. The album's best ballad, 'The People That You Never Get to Love' has again giving a warm and confident vocal and is poignant rather than weepy. Although there are a few waste cuts, on the whole is a thought-provoking and polished album.
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