Dr John Cooper Clarke & Hugh Cornwell - This Time Its Personal

Review by Roger Coathup

This Time It's Personal, the collaborative album by Dr John Cooper Clarke & Hugh Cornwell, is a unique blend of punk and spoken word poetry. The album features 12 tracks that showcase the duo's respective talents and their shared love for music and poetry.

The album opens with the energetic track "Johnny Remember Me," which sets the tone for the rest of the album. Dr John Cooper Clarke's distinctive voice and witty lyrics are complemented by Hugh Cornwell's guitar riffs and catchy melodies.

The standout tracks on the album include "MacArthur Park," "Shot Down," and "It's Only Make Believe." Each of these tracks showcases the duo's ability to take classic songs and make them their own, adding their own unique twist to each one.

Summary by Roger Coathup

This Time It's Personal is a fantastic album that showcases the talents of two iconic musicians. The album is a must-listen for fans of punk, spoken word poetry, and classic rock.