Kim Wilde Revives 80s Sound with New Album 'Closer'

The pop icon's 15th studio album blends New Wave, Pop, and Rock, evoking the style of her 1988 classic 'Close'.

Kim Wilde's new album 'Closer,' released January 31, marks her return to the 80s-inspired sound that defined her career.
The album features a mix of New Wave, Pop, and Rock, showcasing Wilde's signature melodies and nasally distinct voice, which remains largely unchanged at 64.
'Closer' includes collaborations with 80s legend Midge Ure on 'Sorrow Replaced' and Wilde's niece Scarlett Wilde on 'Hourglass Human.'
Tracks like 'Midnight Train' and 'Scorpio' evoke vivid imagery of 80s nightlife with synthesizer-heavy arrangements and pulsating drums.
Kim Wilde is set to perform songs from 'Closer' live during her upcoming tour, with 11 concerts planned across Germany starting in November.