Elton John’s “Ice On Fire” and “Secret Secrets” by Joan Armatrading, THE PRETENDERS’s “Get Close” and “Kite” by Kirsty MacColl: those who heard these records – although there are many more – must be familiar with Mel Gaynor‘s drumming, but, of course, the veteran’s name is much better known to those who follow SIMPLE MINDS, the band he spent more than two decades with, in three stints. However, while Mel occasionally contributed to the ensemble’s songwriting, it’s only now that he feels confident enough to begin a solo career – something he failed to do five years ago with a project called RISK… and something Gaynor tried to do as early as 2003, when a single “Addicted To Love” was released, the same song which serves as a finale of the first full-length album under his own name.
Out on July 12th, “Come With Me” contains not only the Robert Palmer hit – featuring one of the last-ever vocals of the late singer – but also a certain Chris Isaak’s smash and a cover of a GRAND PRIX number co-penned by the future URIAH HEEP keyboard player Phil Lanzon. Must be interesting.
Come With Me
1. Come With Me
2. Run
3. Keep On Believing
4. Dangerous
5. Wicked Game
6. Fire In The Rain
7. Little White Lies
8. Why Can’t We Live Together
9. Still Waters
10. Addicted To Love
