Overview

• 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.