Chris Isaak

With a diversity of backings and a confident, naturalistic sound--even on his trademark wrist-slashers and torch songs--this ranks among Isaak's best. Strong tunes throughout (including a cover of Neil Diamond's "Solitary Man"), with the downbeat but dreamy lounge cut "Can't Do A Thing (To Stop Me)" bringing some dark sexual undercurrents to FM radio.

Chris Isaak wants for nothing. He's got a nice place in San Francisco, a '64 Chevy Nova, a
few of those ludicrous brocade suits to clown around in onstage, a rocking band and
enough money to eat at his favorite family restaurant whenever he wants. He's also got a
splendid face, better hair than Jack Lord and a voice as pretty as the sun going down.
There's just one thing missing: love. The mourning of its loss and the longing for i... More >