John Waite – No Brakes (VG+/VG+) – LP, UK 1984

No Brakes is an LP by John Waite from 1984 released on the EMI America label.

About this album

No Brakes is the breakthrough solo album that turned John Waite from cult rock frontman into a mainstream star. Released in 1984, it paired slick pop-rock and hard-edged hooks with a more polished American sound, helping Waite reach a far wider audience. The record is anchored by Missing You, a No. 1 US hit that became his signature song, while tracks such as Saturday Night and Restless Heart show how he balanced radio-ready melody with tougher rock energy. Produced with an ear for the period’s glossy sheen, No Brakes remains the album that defined Waite’s solo identity.