Turn Back the Clock
Johnny Hates Jazz · 1988
56 min · 13 tracks · new wave · pop rock
A lush blend of synth-driven pop melodies and introspective lyrics that epitomize late '80s romanticism.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- introspective late-night reflections
- layered, dense sonic textures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 1988, 'Turn Back the Clock' was Johnny Hates Jazz's debut album, marking their arrival on the UK pop scene. The band quickly gained attention with their polished sound and catchy hooks, following a successful period of songwriting and studio work that led to their signing with a major label.
- Stylistic neighbors
- ABC· Spandau Ballet· Duran Duran
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shattered Dreams 3:26
- 2 Heart of Gold 3:20
- 3 Turn Back the Clock 4:30
- 4 Don’t Say It’s Love 3:43
- 5 What Other Reason 3:20
- 6 I Don’t Want to Be a Hero 3:37
- 7 Listen 3:44
- 8 Different Seasons 3:31
- 9 Don’t Let It End This Way 3:40
- 10 Foolish Heart 3:33
- 11 Heart of Gold (J. Mendelsohn mix) 6:41
- 12 Turn Back the Clock (J. Mendelsohn mix) 7:03
- 13 I Don’t Want to Be a Hero (extended mix) 6:36
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