The narcissistic, the bland, and the paranoid

[aleuzzi]

I remember that Tango review in RS. It was/is pretty accurate, though it doesn’t account for the best moments in each lead’s respective solo career. Still, by 1987, it was clear Stevie’s initial solo attack had become a parody of itself, Lindsey was pretty much unmarketable, and Christine’s unrelenting modesty wasn’t charismatic enough to command mass appeal. Within the context of the band, each’s shortcomings worked as an asset to the overall group chemistry. Alone, their limitations were exposed.