Sunburn
1990 (1992 in the UK)
Blake Babies
- I'm Not Your Mother
- Out There
- Star
- Look Away
- Sanctify
- Girl in a Box
- Train
- I'll Take Anything
- Watch Me Now, I'm Calling
- Gimme Some Mirth
- Kiss and Make Up
- A Million Years
The Babies come of age with what would prove to be the last full album before they split. The confidence in both the writing and performing is evident from beginning to end, highlighted by the sublime Sanctify.
More polished in its production than any previous BB record and more consistent in the quality of songs. This said, the standout track is the stripped down, guitar only, Strohm classic Girl In A Box, on which John takes the vocal lead. A fan favourite and over 10 years after its release, Juliana has been including it in her live sets.
'Sanctify' performed by the (reformed) Blake Babies in March 2001 at the Paradise Rock Club, Boston
video uploaded to youtube by coolrockboy
Out There - the original promo
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Melody Maker review - March 1992 (click to enlarge)
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Select review - May 1992