Bram Tchaikovsky - Strange Man, Changed Man (1979)

Strange Man, Changed Man, released in 1979, is filled to the brim with highly enjoyable, balls-to-the-wall power pop.

The album kicks off with the 1-2-3 punch of the title track, Lonely Dancer and Robber, all of which are hook-heavy and incredibly high-energy. Then there's the melodic top 40 single, Girl of My Dreams, with it's clever (and slightly creepy, come to think of it) lyrics about pining after a girl in a magazine. Sarah Smiles, a 60s-infused tune with a really catchy chorus, is another highlight. Turn on the Light provides a proper rave-up ending.

Bram Tchaikovsky Formed 1978, United Kingdom, Disbanded 1981
Members: Bram Tchaikovsky [Peter Bramall] (guitar, bass, vocals), Keith Boyce (drums, 1978-80), Mike Broadbent (bass, guitar, vocals, 1978-81), Denis Forbes (guitar, bass, vocals, 1980-81), Keith Line (drums, 1980), Lord Richard Itchingham (bass, 1981), Derek Ballard (drums, 1981)

Related Artists The Motors, Heavy Metal Kids, Heroes, Nick Garvey


A1 Robber 3:06
A2 Strange Man, Changed Man 4:05
A3 Lonely Dancer 3:54
A4 I'm the One That's Leaving 3:27
A5 Girl of My Dreams 4:10
B1 Bloodline 3:48
B2 Nobody Knows 4:32
B3 Lady From the USA 3:28
B4 I'm a Believer 3:46
B5 Sarah Smiles 3:37
B6 Turn On the Light 2:49