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THE REVIEW
1980. Location: England. Group leader, singer, guitarist, songwriter: Kevin Rowland. Brilliant, restless, of Irish descent, influenced by folk and soul music. With the other guitarist and singer Kevin Al Archer, he formed in 1978 the Dexys Midnight Runners, a group consisting of two saxophonists, a trombonist, a bassist, a drummer, and a keyboardist (one Mick Talbot).
Preceded by a couple of singles, the album "Searching For The Young Soul Rebels" was released in the aforementioned year.
This is the story.
Listening to the album, my feelings were of joy, irony, youthful freshness, but above all, emotion. And for this, I have to thank Kevin Rowland primarily, keeping in mind what the future years have in store for him. He dared to bare himself, giving us his all, and as always, those who give all receive little.
The album's music is made of brass, organ, accelerations and falls, almost punk choirs, it is made largely of Rowland's whiny voice. The style is soul, pop, rhythm 'n' blues.
I have nothing else to add. As always, music first and foremost needs to be listened to.
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Summary by Bot
Released in 1980, Dexys Midnight Runners' debut album 'Searching For The Young Soul Rebels' showcases a blend of soul, pop, and rhythm and blues. Led by Kevin Rowland's passionate voice and songwriting, the album delivers youthful freshness, emotion, and lively brass-driven arrangements. The review celebrates the band's unique style and the emotional depth of their music.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Dexys Midnight Runners
British group formed in Birmingham in 1978 by Kevin Rowland and Kevin ‘Al’ Archer. Fusing new wave with blue‑eyed and Celtic soul, they scored a global hit with Come On Eileen (1982) and earned acclaim for Searching for the Young Soul Rebels (1980) and the ambitious Don’t Stand Me Down (1985). They later returned as Dexys with new albums in the 2010s.05 Reviews
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By woodstock
The closing Come On Eileen remains the seal of an intense and unrepeatable album not only by the Dexys but by anyone.
The New Caledonian Soul was now the style for saturday night stars performing under a different light, at times more fierce, certainly more thrilling and seductive.
