Chris de Burgh – Man On The Line (VG/VG)
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Man On The Line is an LP by Chris de Burgh from 1984 released on the A&M Records label.
About this album
Man On The Line is a polished and ambitious pop rock album that confirmed Chris de Burgh’s commercial momentum in the mid-1980s. Released in 1984, it follows his breakthrough period with sleek, radio-ready writing and a stronger international profile, anchored by the hit single The Ecstasy Of Flight (I Love The Night). The album balances dramatic storytelling, melodic immediacy and synth-era sheen, with production that suits de Burgh’s clear, direct vocals. High On Emotion became another key song from this era, helping establish his reputation for accessible, vividly narrative pop that reached far beyond his home audience.
Genre: Pop & Rock
Review
AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:Artist: Chris de BurghLabel: A&M Records – L 38211Format: LP, AlbumUnits: 1Country: New ZealandReleased: 1984Genre: Pop & RockStyle: Pop RockA1 The Ecstasy Of Flight (I Love The Night)
A2 Sight And Touch
A3 Taking It To The Top
A4 The Head And The Heart
A5 The Sound Of A Gun
B1 High On Emotion
B2 Much More Than This
B3 Man On The Line
B4 Moonlight And Vodka
B5 Transmission Ends