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Chris De Burgh Album: “Flying Colours”
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Release Date:1988-01-01
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Type:Unknown
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Genre:Mainstream Rock, Love Songs, Greatest Pop Ballads
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Label:A&M
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Explicit Lyrics:Yes
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UPC:0082839522427
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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, All Music Guide
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