Katrina and the Waves- Katrina and the Waves-LP

Katrina and the Waves’ 1985 self-titled album captures the band at a moment when their blend of catchy pop-rock was ready to break through on a major label. Opening with the punchy "Red Wine And Whisky," the record sets a lively tone that carries through to "Walking On Sunshine," which went on to become a significant pop hit across both sides of the Atlantic. The album also includes "Going Down To Liverpool," a track that found new life in a cover by The Bangles, highlighting the strength of the songwriting. This collection revisits earlier material with fresh recordings, offering a polished yet spirited snapshot of the band’s sound during this period. This pressing from 1985 delivers the album on vinyl with a VG+ grade, meaning it’s a solid choice for everyday listening with only minor surface marks that shouldn’t distract from the music. It’s a sturdy example for anyone keen to explore the roots of 80s pop-rock with a record that’s clearly spent its life in rotation but remains ready to spring back to life. If you keep your shelves organized by the energy level of the grooves, this one will definitely demand a spot just past the mid-tempo tunes.

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