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I wouldn't know, Alex, since I've never had the pleasure of listening to/watching KJ live. If someone else doesn't chime in first (like NGW), I might let you know later. Regards

You're a little bit touchy, though. Once upon a time, I would have liked the review 100%. Now that I'm almost 30, a little less.

Even though I have (in an old and dusty cassette) both of what are considered must-haves (namely those mentioned by Big D), I must say that I don't like them at all. Out of curiosity, I also listened to the album reviewed by sfascia and set it aside almost at the same time...

Very basic review.
Recommending this classic is really a given, since I believe almost everyone has it.

Thank you all for your contributions.
@Killgod: Odra and Qzerty are right, the song is Bela Lugosi's dead which goes: Bela Lugosi is dead, undaed, undead, undead (Bela Lugosi, the legendary actor who portrayed the first Dracula in 1931, by the way a wonderful film, is dead, not dead, not dead, not dead). @alex: listen to In the flat Fields first, then this Burning..., so you can notice the differences, and then dive into the best.
Thanks again to everyone else. See you soon.

Better this way, I may have exaggerated in considering a mere difference of opinions.
P.S.: no, no Scaruffi. I read this observation in a specialized magazine (it seems to me it was Metal Shock), during the summer tour when the KJ were the supporting act for Motley Crue. It seems that Ondarock wrote something similar as well.
Yes, you understood correctly, the very same ones who in the 80s wore lipstick and foundation and teased their hair.
This further demonstrates the enormous heterogeneity of bands that owe a debt of gratitude to Coleman and company.

Anyway ngw, I know this is unrelated to the discussion, but I take this opportunity to offer my apologies for that little spat we had some time ago. I misunderstood one of your comments and got a bit worked up, perhaps unjustifiably. Since I know for sure that, as I’ve already said (and not to flatter you), you’re an expert like few others on DB regarding wave, dark, and punk music, maybe when you have some time you could take a look at the non-metal reviews I’ve written to give your honest feedback (as you’ve done before ;D). Regards.

No, ngw, maybe I explained myself poorly.
As I wrote in the previous post and also in the review, I merely reported what has been defined as the manifesto of the wave (love like blood) by part of the critics, and I tried to provide my own personal explanation regarding this, given that the cited song, besides being an example of pure wave song from a musical standpoint, also lyrically reflects the situation of the eighties, in its socio-political context (full Cold War).
I did not intend to claim that Night Time is the manifesto of wave music, but I am also aware of the enormous influence it had on the musical generation of the 90s.
I hope I have clarified my thoughts.
The difference of opinions on the debut remains, which for me is not wave. Honestly, from a musical perspective, I don’t see much wave in it.
Then it’s clear that, as in all genres, wave music is also very elastic and encompasses various groups that are quite different from one another.

I’ll conclude the discussion; otherwise, it would be unfinished. I mentioned in my review that Love Like Blood, according to some, is the manifesto of the '80s wave, and I feel inclined to share this thesis for the reasons stated. The self-titled debut album, in my opinion, is really not very wave, but it has punk, dark, and a bit of metal influences (the wait).

I respect your opinion Ngw, especially since I know you are a dedicated fan of the band and a deep connoisseur of the genre.
On the KJ's wave albums, I see we think differently.
In any case, I want to clarify that I did not state that the album in question is the precursor of the American wave, as I am fully aware that Coleman is English.
Regarding the self-titled debut, we disagree; for me, it is not wave. Best regards.
P.S.: Thank you Sen ;)