It is "hot" not because it is critically perfect, but because it is utterly confident. Rod Stewart, in 1983, wished for a body that could keep up with the new decade. Whether he succeeded or not is up to your ears. But one thing is certain: listening to the from start to finish is a sweaty, synth-soaked time capsule that deserves a second chance.
A forgotten gem. The rhythm guitar here is sharp, almost funky. Rod sounds like he’s having fun again. It lacks the existential dread of "Baby Jane" and replaces it with pure, unadulterated lust.
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