successful reggae-heavy Comeback 4.5 stars

Boy George is somehow a tragic figure in music history. He has taken the early 80s ingenious with Culture Club albums. The quality of music is but perished under the whole androgynous styling fuss almost anything. There were a few solo hits and then the large private crash. Images of thick pale Lord of had sweep the streets in New York, have been seared into memory. In an interview he recognized logical that the people had now no longer any expectations of a comeback album. But it will be more than pleasantly surprised. It begins with the pop anthem "king of everything". One would immediately embrace the whole world and suddenly has the feeling that the last few years has really missed something. The voice is hardly recognizable. Dark and rough, soulful. Everyone can draw their own conclusions as to whether it is easy to owe the age (after all, he was just 53) and / or his debauchery / drug use. Many songs is the voice really well. 3 to 4 songs are something very banal and boring. Half star deduction - but no longer, because 8 songs are really great cinema. "My Star" is a highlight - a great reggae rap deposit. Ever Reggae is on nearly half of the album, the determining element. "Live for Life" clearly private. Ever feel you heart and soul into the songs.