- Label: Shorthouse Records
- Copyright: (p) Shorthouse Records
- Total Length: 49:03
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- ASIN: B008JBYTVI
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 15,060 in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 in MP3 Albums)
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| Song Title | Time | Price | ||
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| Play | 1. These Tears | 3:51 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 2. The Sky's the Limit | 4:12 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 3. Runaway | 3:53 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 4. Shoot Me | 4:36 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 5. Bad Day You're Having | 4:12 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 6. Red Strand | 4:23 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 7. Enjoy the Ride | 4:12 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 8. You're the Best | 4:21 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 9. Stuff | 3:32 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 10. Rock of Ages | 4:34 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 11. The Bell | 3:48 | £0.89 | |
| Play | 12. The Sky's the Limit (Radio Version - Robbie Bronnimann Mix) | 3:29 | £0.89 |
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By C. Mes
Format:Audio CD
Nik has done it again! And it's been well worth the wait since his last album back in 2006!
'Ei8ht', his eighth studio album, continues the adult contemporary sound that Nik has so cleverly mastered in his latter years. When one mentions Nik Kershaw, one thinks of the wild hair, the confusing lyrics, the annoying sing-a-long melodies of the 80s star, but there is a mature Nik that has yet to be discovered by the masses.
Gone is the hair (literally!), the outrageous image and debatable lyrics, for the 'new' (read 'older') Nik takes on a more mature and possibly cynical view of life with eleven thought-provoking, well-written songs that cover a large variety of topics. Standout include THE SKY'S THE LIMIT (the song every parent wants to sing to their child), SHOOT ME (a wry look on what Nik does not want to be), YOU'RE THE BEST (an ode to his loved one) and THE BELL (a beautiful ballad about appreciating the blessed gifts of life). However, each song is a mini-classic in their own right. I struggle to pick a favourite
Give it a listen! You will not be disappointed!
Thank you, Nik, for thirsty years of incredible music!
'Ei8ht', his eighth studio album, continues the adult contemporary sound that Nik has so cleverly mastered in his latter years. When one mentions Nik Kershaw, one thinks of the wild hair, the confusing lyrics, the annoying sing-a-long melodies of the 80s star, but there is a mature Nik that has yet to be discovered by the masses.
Gone is the hair (literally!), the outrageous image and debatable lyrics, for the 'new' (read 'older') Nik takes on a more mature and possibly cynical view of life with eleven thought-provoking, well-written songs that cover a large variety of topics. Standout include THE SKY'S THE LIMIT (the song every parent wants to sing to their child), SHOOT ME (a wry look on what Nik does not want to be), YOU'RE THE BEST (an ode to his loved one) and THE BELL (a beautiful ballad about appreciating the blessed gifts of life). However, each song is a mini-classic in their own right. I struggle to pick a favourite
Give it a listen! You will not be disappointed!
Thank you, Nik, for thirsty years of incredible music!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I fully expected a follow-up to You've Got to Laugh, but it isn't at all.
Rather than '99 to '07 'Nik Kershaw Mk.2', this, to me, sounds more like the energy and vibe of 80s albums The Riddle and Radio Musicola dragged into the 10s.
Only Bad Day You're Having sounds like it could be off '...Laugh'. This is definitely Nik's most eclectic album to date - rock, folk, pop. The songwriting is so strong on here, it sounds like he's showcasing his ability to write addictive tunes, 'take that Gary Barlow!' (pun intended). Wow. Just...wow. This deserves to be massive.
Rather than '99 to '07 'Nik Kershaw Mk.2', this, to me, sounds more like the energy and vibe of 80s albums The Riddle and Radio Musicola dragged into the 10s.
Only Bad Day You're Having sounds like it could be off '...Laugh'. This is definitely Nik's most eclectic album to date - rock, folk, pop. The songwriting is so strong on here, it sounds like he's showcasing his ability to write addictive tunes, 'take that Gary Barlow!' (pun intended). Wow. Just...wow. This deserves to be massive.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Phil
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
For me this a good, solid album, but certainly not his best, and doesn't reach the same heights as 'You've got to laugh' or '15 Minutes'. There are some fantastic tracks on this album though, 'These tears', 'The sky's the limit', 'Runaway' and 'Rock of ages' being particular highlights, but i'm not really a fan of the very Celtic sounding 'Red strand', I just felt it doesn't fit in with the rest of the album. 'Bad day you're having' has an essence of 'The Works' album (not that that is a bad thing!) So to sum up, it is a good effort, but after waiting this long for new music, I was slightly disappointed in this album. If you are someone wanting to listen to 'modern day' Nik Kershaw after many years, buy '15 minutes' or 'You've got to laugh' as every track is a winner, but there is still plenty to enjoy on the album for 'Kershaw completists'!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant half an album but......
If only Nik had kept "These Tears", "The Sky's the limit", "Runaway", "You're the best" and "Stuff", and written another half a dozen songs of the same callibre this could have... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Duncan Cooper
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
I was looking through 80's music on ITunes when I came across this album. I had no idea that Nik Kershaw was still making albums. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Fiona Lever
5.0 out of 5 stars
Still going strong after all these years!!
Saw Nik Kershaw at Shepherd's Bush playing the complete Human Racing album which was excellent but it is the newer songs that impressed me more and this album will not disappoint. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Music Nutjob
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nice new album.
Its always great to find new info from Kershaw.
This one is a very different album to others with a new edge.
Very enjoyable and sarcastic as every
This one is a very different album to others with a new edge.
Very enjoyable and sarcastic as every
Published 4 months ago by M. A. Morley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Timeless talent!
Nik has few peers as a gifted songwriter! Whether you remember his catchy and quirky tunes of the 80s or the more mature but still melodic and beautifully crafted songs of the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Neil D
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nik Does it Again (Never Doubted him for a second!!)
Just listen to the opening song "These Tears". This is what everybody wants for an opening!
The guitar kicks you right out of your chair, right up on the floor, than... Read more
The guitar kicks you right out of your chair, right up on the floor, than... Read more
Published 5 months ago by A. J. Molenaar
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow
Great new album from Nik Kershaw. The Songs are between good and very good (higlights are the optimistic "The sky is the limit", the sad "this tears" or the songs "stuff", "bell"... Read more
Published 6 months ago by R. Fischer
3.0 out of 5 stars
Five Stars Back in 1990
Nik Kershaw was my hero growing up and his was the first ever gig I witnessed, and one I will never forget. The guy is 100% pure talent there is no denying it. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. B. Holt
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nik is still Gr-eight!
Nik Kershaw still sounds amazing and this album varies in genres, with a song for every mood. My favourite is 'Runaway' and is even better live. Saw (and met! Read more
Published 7 months ago by Lesley C
5.0 out of 5 stars
My Best Buy Of The Year
This is Nik Kershaw at his best. I've played the album non-stop since I downloaded it and every track has something special about it. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mike P
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