Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Kim Wilde’s debut album arrived in 1981 sounding far more assured than most first records, and as you go through it you realise just how strong the songwriting and production already were. It also didn’t hurt that she had The Enid as her backing band on her very first album, giving the whole thing a musical depth most new artists could only dream of. Across both sides you get sharp pop, new‑wave edges, great hooks, and a real sense of identity. It’s an album that still holds up, and one that makes choosing a Perfect Side genuinely tricky.
Kim Wilde’s debut album arrived in 1981 sounding far more assured than most first records, and as you go through it you realise just how strong the songwriting and production already were. It also didn’t hurt that she had The Enid as her backing band on her very first album, giving the whole thing a musical depth most new artists could only dream of. Across both sides you get sharp pop, new‑wave edges, great hooks, and a real sense of identity. It’s an album that still holds up, and one that makes choosing a Perfect Side genuinely tricky.
