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6 Degrees Entertainment

Title - 'Kim Wilde: Expanded Edition' [2CD/DVD]
Artist - Kim Wilde

For those not in the know, Kim Wilde became an overnight sensation back in 1981 courtesy of the worldwide success of her single ‘Kids In America’, which offered a very British twist on the new wave energy and glamour of Blondie.

In due course, Kim would enjoy numerous hits throughout the 1980s, first on RAK Records (with help from father Marty and brother Ricky) and then later on MCA (when she took up songwriting herself and toured with Michael Jackson and David Bowie).

On the back of Kim’s acclaimed recent studio set Here Come The Aliens (and companion live collection), her first three albums, namely Kim Wilde, Select and Catch As Catch Can are being treated to deluxe 2CD+DVD and vinyl reissues.

Collectively, this represents the entirety of her output for RAK.

Each album is being presented as a plush 2-CD plus DVD expanded gatefold wallet boasting a raft of previously unissued tracks and new remixes, as well as new colored vinyl editions.

All of the tracks have been remastered from fresh transfers of the original analogue tapes.

All of the new and previously unheard material has been given the blessing of Kim herself. Additionally, each package includes lyrics, rare photos and memorabilia plus new sleeve notes written by Kim Wilde expert Marcel Rijs.

Kim’s self-titled debut album reached #3 in the UK charts when originally issued in 1981, fueled by the hit singles ‘Kids In America’ (UK #2, Australia #3, USA #25, etc.), ‘Chequered Love’ (UK #4, Australia #9), and ‘Water On Glass’ (UK #11).

Also included are a host of brand new ‘19:81’ remixes (which is a rather great way of naming them, if you ask me).

Interestingly enough, none of the singles from this album were ever originally issued as 12” mixes but, exclusively for this release, new mixes of ‘Kids In America’, ‘Chequered Love’ and ‘Water On Glass’ have been created from the original multi track reels.

These include faithful 80s-style extended versions and more radical reinterpretations of these classic hits.

The bonus DVD includes promo videos for ‘Kids In America’ and ‘Chequered Love’ (plus a previously unedited “shower” version, which had survived since 1981 only on a VHS tape in Kim’s own collection), and four performances from Top Of The Pops.

Disc 1: Kim Wilde
1. 'Water on Glass'
2. 'Our Town'
3. 'Everything We Know'
4. 'Young Heroes'
5. 'Kids in America'
6. 'Chequered Love'
7. '2-6-5-8-0'
8. 'You'll Never Be So Wrong'
9. 'Falling Out'
10. 'Tuning in Tuning on'
11. 'Shane'
12. 'Boys'
13. 'Water on Glass' [7" Version]
14. 'Tuning In Tuning On' [7" Version]

As those trickling, tinkly sounds emerge of 'Water on Glass' and are suddenly met by drums and then guitars (and later dynamite synth work), the song is instantly recognizable to all us Wilde fans. The foot-tappin' beauty is a massive fan-favorite and is just the most perfect way to kick off the album.

The ominous at first and then youthfully (dis)passionate 'Our Town' is a beauty and is backed by the funky guitar and slap bass of the smooth hipsway of 'Everything We Know,' the anthemic, fist-punching 'Young Heroes,' and the now iconic UK Singles Chart hits 'Kids in America' and the pulsating 'Chequered Love.'

The perky pop-flow, horn bounce of '2-6-5-8-0' has always been one of my favorite album tracks and for my money should have been a single too and that's followed by the mysterious storytelling of 'You'll Never Be So Wrong' and then the guitar-led 'Falling Out.'

This newly expanded edition then brings us a nice touch in three bonus tracks that were the original 7" single B-sides. The first is the moody, spacy synth of 'Tuning In Tuning On,' the young girl yearnings of 'Shane,' and then the frenetic synth work of 'Boys.'

This version then rounds out with 7" versions of both 'Water on Glass' and 'Tuning In Tuning On' (that sound no different to the album versions, in truth).

Disc 2: Kim Wilde: The 19:81 Mixes
1. 'Kids in America' [Luke Mornay Remix]*
2. 'Chequered Love' [Matt Pop Extended Version]*
3. 'Water on Glass' [Eddie Said & Luke Nutley Extended Version]*
4. 'Kids in America' [Popfidelity Allstars Remix]*
5. 'Chequered Love' [Matt Pop Alternative Mix]*
6. 'Water on Glass' [Project K: Project Kim]*
7. 'Kids in America' [Neutrophic Remix]*
8. 'Kids in America' [D-Bop's Bright Lights Mix]
9. 'Kids in America' [Popfidelity Allstars Instrumental]
10. 'Chequered Love' [Matt Pop Instrumental]*
11. 'Water on Glass' [Eddie Said & Luke Nutley Instrumental]*
12. 'Kids in America' [Luke Mornay Instrumental]*

* Exclusive new remixes for 2020!

As for this second disc of remixes, well, being a diehard fan I can accept them with open arms, but if you were only a passing fan of Kim's down the years, and moreover maybe just one of the '80s and early '90s, in general, the repetitive thumping beats and digitally zapped enhancements will most likely be too much for you.

Disc 3: Kim Wilde: The Videos
1. 'Kids in America'
2. 'Chequered Love'

Disc 3: Kim Wilde: Kim At The BBC Videos
3. 'Kids in America' [On Top of the Pops]
4. 'Chequered Love' [On Top of the Pops]
5. 'Water on Glass' [On Top of the Pops]
6. 'Kids in America' [On Top of the Pops: TOTP's Christmas Party]
7. 'Chequered Love' [Unedited 'Shower Version']+ Bonus Footage

+ Previously unreleased!

Kim Wilde remains a perennial icon of British pop with an adoring global fanbase and next year she will continue to enjoy a high profile as she embarks on her lengthy 2020 The Greatest Hits Tour!

Official 2CD/DVD Purchase Link

www.KimWilde.com

Kim Wilde @ Facebook

www.CherryRed.co.uk





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