James Reyne – James Reyne (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1987

James Reyne is an LP by James Reyne from 1987 released on the Capitol Records label.

About this album

James Reyne is a sharp, hook-driven solo debut that established the former Australian Crawl frontman as a sophisticated pop-rock songwriter in his own right. Released in 1987, the album translated Reyne’s dry wit, distinctive phrasing and melodic instinct into a polished set of radio-ready songs, including standouts such as Hammerhead and Fall Of Rome. Built on the pop-rock sensibility that had already made him a familiar voice in Australian music, it showed he could step beyond band identity without losing commercial appeal or character. The album helped define the late-1980s Australian mainstream rock landscape and remains a key statement in his catalogue.