So, I just pulled out Empire Burlesque because I haven't listened to it for ages and couldn't remember much about it except that it was very much of the 80's and had "Dark Eyes" on it. It's not that bad - but I have a strong tolerance for 80's production.
Strip some of these songs down, and you might have a pretty good album. But his voice and the production just doesn't mesh - it sounds awkward.
Far from his worst, though.
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