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Hitman Hawkins finds himself still trapped in the Eighties as he surveys the phenomenon known as Silicon Soul - all those shiny, sparkly, digitally enhanced pop-soul outfits from the latter half of that decade. From Johnny Hates Jazz and Love & Money to Wet Wet Wet and the Kane Gang - all the sharp suits and slick production can't detract from some fine songwriting and heartfelt performances. They really were good, yer know!
By Weaver HawkinsHitman Hawkins finds himself still trapped in the Eighties as he surveys the phenomenon known as Silicon Soul - all those shiny, sparkly, digitally enhanced pop-soul outfits from the latter half of that decade. From Johnny Hates Jazz and Love & Money to Wet Wet Wet and the Kane Gang - all the sharp suits and slick production can't detract from some fine songwriting and heartfelt performances. They really were good, yer know!