Jim is a Scottish born songwriter, guitarist, singer, keyboard player
Perhaps you don't recognise the name but Midge (Jim) is perhaps better known as the front-man for New Wave band, Ultravox and also Thin Lizzy from 1979 ~ 1980 on keyboards, guitar and backing vocals.
Midge Ure - The Gift
Chrysalis Records
Cat# RMC 53186
Australian release
Dolby encoded
1991
Cassette packaging is in very good condition, some light wear showing to the outer plastic casing, inner card wrap cover is in very good condition.
This Black cassette clam-shell is plastic welded which means that getting inside the shell (for future lubrication etc) is next to impossible without destroying it!
It is important to note this, see my comments below ...
Before playing, I have repacked the tape, and played both sides entirely - no issues with the shell or tape at all, no "drop outs" although I had the impression the high frequencies had dropped off a little, just my audible impression.
Tape media is physically very good - I have played this tape entirely, there are no issues with drop outs BUT I just had the impression the first track Side A lacked a bit of "air", highs in order words. It is still very enjoyable but I just felt it was lacking "a little" - the remaining tracks on both sides are all fine. Some very interesting music on here from Jim, not your standard serving of synth pop!
NOTE: Track 3 "Living In The Past" is the song written by Ian Anderson, Jethro Tull - very good cover!
Tracks: If I Was, When The Winds Blow, Living In The Past, That Certain Smile, The Gift, Antilles, Wastelands, Edo, The Chieftan, She Cried, The Gift (Reprise)
Well known song from Midge
Less well known song from Midge, not your standard synth pop offering!
