Tom Verlaine, Tom Verlaine - 36m 48s

Tracks & Durations

1. The Grip Of Love	3:58
2. Souvenir From A Dream	3:46
3. Kingdom Come	3:42
4. Mr Bingo	3:56
5. Yonki Time	3:54
6. Flash Lighting	3:53
7. Red Leaves	2:50
8. Last Night	4:37
9. Breakin' My Heart	6:06

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Review

1. Grip Of Love, The
2. Souvenir From A Dream
3. Kingdom Come
4. Mr. Bingo
5. Yonki Time
6. Flash Lightning
7. Red Leaves
8. Last Night
9. Breakin' In My Heart

Format: CDNew York punk/new wave trailblazers Television recorded only two albums before frontman Tom Verlaine set off on a solo career that began with this 1979 release. As a guitarist, Verlaine produces a range of styles and textures, much like he did with his old band. His sneering vocals serve up straight-ahead rock songs ("Grip of Love") as well as funnier, stranger visions ("Mr. Bingo"). The accompaniment is stark; Television's bassist Fred Smith appears throughout and B-52's guitarist Ricky Wilson makes an appearance. A simple beat and minimalist backing fit Verlaine's corkscrews and riffs perfectly. This set hasn't aged as well as its follow-up, Dreamtime, but the thinness here brings Verlaine's voice in close, where it casts an unmistakable light on the onset of everything from the Violent Femmes to emo-core. --Andrew Bartlett

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