John Waite - Ignition/No Brakes

John Waite's stardom as a member of The Babys was nothing compared to what would follow when Waite's solo career finally took off, yet it took a little effort for that career to gain momentum. Waite released his first solo album, Ignition, in the summer of 1982. Musically, the record certainly took its cues from The Babys, but it was also a product of its times, exhibiting a considerable new wave production sheen. The problem is that no matter how well-crafted Ignition is, none of its songs are total knockouts -- the kind of single that would break down the doors to mainstream radio, regardless of whether it was given a push. Read More