Back in 89 I discovered Go insane and had ambivalent feelings towards it. Firstly I was extremely happy to find one of the two LB solo albums after a year or so of searching. Then I immediately realized that it was a strange one (think alone of the beginning of I want you). I always liked his craziness so that was all right. What was most noticeable even in 89 was that it sounded like typical mid-eighties. It sounded dated even in 89! Lindsey stated that he found out about the fairlight during that time and that was a prominent impression. I like the album (hey noone here voted for the GI video- but it's a great one) but I have to admit that it is my least favourite among the 3 ones he released. Neither LAO nor OOTC sound that time-related imo. And I do think that lessens the quality/test of time a little- I see Carnes point but I disagree concerning that aspect. But there is another aspect I wanted to bring up. I lent the album to a few people back then and they were a little confused about it. That means one day they loved it the other day they hated it.
But what they and I too realized was that the sound was somehow strange. We played it on different players and it somehow sounds like someone had put some towels over the speakers. (both LP and CD have the same effect) I am not sure that is was a conscious effect, has anybody noticed that?
On a positive note- the different phases/stages the DW Suite is going through are greatness. Absolutely love the "if we go go go go go go go go go- go insane sane sane sane"- part" with the flute or whatever it maybe in the background.