Sunday, November 24, 2024

Virginia Astley - Tender (Elektra)


As the phenomenon that is the solo female singer-songwriter makes something of a comeback, Virginia makes her bid for stardom. After a spell supporting the Fun Boy Three and a solo deal on Rough Trade, Virginia now delivers her sweet lilting tunes accompanied by an equally sweet lilting vocal. A little sugary at first, but - like Cadbury's Cream Eggs - genuinely addictive. (Eleanor Levy, Record Mirror, September 21, 1985)

Quite possibly the only truly original-sounding song in the whole of this fortnight's bunch. With a wistful, dreamy vocal over a whole lot of oboes, violins and other orchestral stuff, multi-instrumentalist Ms. Astley conjures a mood that feels old-fashioned and rural and awfully English. Hardly the future of rock `n' roll, but very enjoyable and perfect music for the summer we never had. (Dave Rimmer, Smash Hits, August 28, 1985)

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