Cyndi Lauper – She’s So Unusual: A 30th Anniversary Celebration
One of the great records of the 1980s, She’s So Unusual is an unbeatable mixture of quirk, sass, humour and camp – but most of all, damn good songs showcasing the keenest of pop sensibilities.
More than just a cheap nostalgia trip, this deluxe re-release reminds us what can happen when that rarest of collisions occurs and true originality meets pop music. The result is a sparkling, ageless record where almost every song is a ‘moment’.
The album itself is a gem, but this release also includes demos, bonus tracks, new artwork, stickers, an essay by former Rolling Stone journalist Jancee Dunn and photos by Annie Leibovitz. (PH)
****1/2
