Julian Lennon - The Secret Value of Daydreaming (1986)

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Pop Rock

Label Number: CASCD 1171

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© 1986 Virgin/Charisma

The Secret Value of Daydreaming Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine

On The Secret Value of Daydreaming, the follow-up to his successful debut, Julian Lennon emphasizes his mainstream pop leanings by adding a tighter, more polished production which brings out the best in his songs. That is, it does when the songwriting is up to par. Lennon had some difficulty producing a consistent set of songs for his second album, with only a handful of tracks -- including the hit "Stick Around" -- standing out amidst the slick, immaculately produced material. 

 

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Julian Lennon - Mr. Jordan (1989)

Country: United Kingdom

Genre: Pop Rock

Label Number: 7 81928-2

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© 1989 Atlantic

Mr. Jordan Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Julian Lennon did an about-face on Mr. Jordan, abandoning the polished mainstream pop of his first two albums for a darker, more rock-oriented sound. Lennon also changed his style of singing, choosing a deeper timbre that was eerily reminiscent of David Bowie -- which was appropriate, because the thick guitars that dominated the album were reminiscent of a kinder variation on Bowie's early-'70s hard rock. Although Lennon's new sound was promising, he only came up with one song, the minor hit "Now You're in Heaven," that could support his musical visions. 

 

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