Last Man Dancing: Jake Shears' Ode to City Nights and Disco Lights
Jake Shears delivers escapist, feel-good pop music on new album
I have been really enjoying Jake Shears' terrific new album, "Last Man Dancing." The record takes listeners on a journey through a city's nightlife, starting with catchy pop anthems and smoothly transitioning into an exhilarating, psychedelic disco experience.
The album flows seamlessly from one chapter to the next, much like flipping a vinyl LP from A to B. Shears skillfully arranged the album to allow the songs to have "conversations with each other," creating a complete and connected musical adventure for his listeners.
While many are hoping for a return of Scissor Sisters, Shears delivers exactly what we crave right now: escapist, feel-good pop music that breaks the mold and is loaded with innovative and creative spins. He continues to champion unrestrained, pleasure-seeking pop music.
My favorite songs on the album include the lush "Too Much Music," "Last Man Standing," "Devil Came Down The Dance Floor" (featuring powerhouse vocals from Amber Martin), and "Voices" featuring Kylie Minogue.
Also a big shout to Jane Fonda whose voice appears on "Radio Eyes" that was taken from a movie project Shears worked on a decade ago. Amazing!
Here's a fun fact: Shears originally wrote the album track "I Used To Be in Love" for Kylie Minogue's "Disco" album, but he liked it so much he decided to keep it for his own album at the last minute.