Darren Hayes - Crush (1980 Me)
By Toby Harnisch (Tuesday August 27, 2002)

Release Date: Monday September 2, 2002
Catalogue Number: 300724-2
Running Time: 20.01
Tracklisting:
1. Crush (1980 Me)
2. Crush (1980 Me) (Mayday "Disco Biscuit" Mix)
3. Strange Relationship Mix F3 Mix
4. Right Dead Back On It (Original Demo Recording)
5. Insatiable - Acoustic Version (Live In The Capital Radio Living Room)

The 80's brought us big hair, leg warmers and Cyndi Lauper. Darren's new single Crush (1980 Me) is a tribute to these and all other things from that decade. If you have seen the video for Crush you will know what I mean. Crush is four minutes of Pop that is fun and very danceable. If you remember the 80's you will love this song!!

The 'Mayday "Disco Biscuit" Mix' is a short, fast and very upbeat remix of Crush that will make you want to get up and dance like it was the 80's. Very Cool!

The F3 Mix of Strange Relationship is a very funky remix utilising horns to great effect to make a remix that is very listenable. This is a remix that could be played in a club where mostly top 40 stuff is played.

If you love duets then you will love 'Right Dead Back On It'. This song is a duet between Darren and Elisa Fiorillo and is absolutely amazing for a demo recording. Done in a different style to other b-sides, it shows that Darren can perform well as a duet as well as in many different musical styles.

The single also includes the 'Insatiable (Acoustic Version)' which shows off Darren's live performance capabilities. This is a great acoustic performance.

If you like Darren Hayes, love the 80's or just want to hear a great Pop song then this is a must buy single for you!

Rating: 4.8 / 5