Barry Adamson

English musician and composer from Manchester; bassist in Magazine and a longtime collaborator with Nick Cave; solo albums since the late 1980s blending post-punk, electronics, soul and soundtrack elements.

Born in Manchester (late 1950s). Member of Magazine; worked with The Birthday Party and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds (rejoined for recordings of Push the Sky Away in 2013). Solo career from the late 1980s with albums mixing post-punk, electronics, soul, jazz and cinematic soundscapes.

A positive, admiring review that frames Know Where to Run as a continuation of Barry Adamson's solo work and influences. Highlights Adamson's blend of post-punk, electronics, soul and jazz and praises his vocal and compositional skills. Recommends listening to the album as an engaging, danceable record.

For:Fans of post-punk, cinematic noir, soul-inflected electronic music and followers of Magazine and Nick Cave.