The 1984 follow-up to their smash debut, "Islands" saw Kajagoogoo grappling with a new musical direction and the departure of their flamboyant lead singer. The album is a more restrained, adult-sounding affair, marked by a shift away from the pure new wave sound that had propelled their initial success.
- Despite the personnel changes and a more mature sound, "Islands" still reached the Top 40 in the UK album charts. The album featured production credits from the esteemed UK production team of Stephen Hague and David Richards, who had previously worked with a range of synth-pop and new wave acts. Lead singer Limahl’s departure, following the release of this album, led to the remaining members continuing as simply Kaja.
- the single 'The Lions Heart' from the album reached number 44 on the UK singles chart.
- This was the band's second and final album released under the name Kajagoogoo.
Kajagoogoo were a British pop group who achieved mainstream success in the early 1980s with their distinctive synth-pop sound. By the time of "Islands," the band had navigated significant personnel changes and were seeking to build on their initial fame.
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