500: Eurythmics - Touch

Eurythmics - Touch

Year: 1983

1. Here Comes the Rain Again
2. Regrets
3. Right By Your Side
4. Cool Blue
5. Who's That Girl?
6. The First Cut
7. Aqua
8. No Fear, No Hate, No Pain (No Broken Hearts)
9. Paint a Rumour

RollingStone Says: 
Annie Lennox looked like a gender-bending robot zombie, but she sang with soul; producer Dave Stewart hid behind his beard and masterminded the sound. Together they made divine synth-pop, especially "Who's That Girl," a tale of kinked-up sexual obsession, and their biggest hit, "Here Comes the Rain Again."
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Adam Says:
My first thought when seeing this cover: "So....is this a David Bowie album or what?". The Answer is No. Admittedly I hadn't heard of this duo, the first of many on this list I don't know sadly, but I can honestly say I'm happy I had the chance to check this album out. RollingStone pretty much hit the nail on the head when naming the key tracks. I thought "Who's That Girl" was absolutely amazing, One listen and I was hooked. "Here Comes the Rain Again" is equally as good, and a very strong way to start the lp.

Sadly I didn't feel as strongly about the rest of the record as I did with those two tracks. Nothing here is bad mind you, just a lot of it doesn't stand out from the other Pop music that dominated the 80's. The best way I can describe this album; think of the soundtrack to just about any 80's movie you've ever seen, that's this. Annie Lennox is an exceptional singer to be sure, but a lot of the production just sounds dated. I applaud them for the variety of sounds the duo cooks up, but in the wake of everything that would follow it in the 80's, it just doesn't sound as timeless as I would expect a classic lp to sound. Great album though. Looking forward to checking out more from the duo

Overall - 3.5/5
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Dan Says:

I have never heard of this album even though it has sold over a million copies in the US. That's because I have not listened to many bands from the 80's, a problem I am rectifying.

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this record. I am a huge fan of bands that use electronic instruments. The melodies and rhythms are fantastic. I didn't enjoy the vocals or lyrics (though the back up vocals caught my attention). The mix is incredible. Out of five stars I give this record a 4. Very well produced and worthy of a listen.

Overall - 4/5