Back to Back Hits

Two 1980s synthpop acts—Cutting Crew and Johnny Hates Jazz—collide on this EMI-Capitol Special Markets compilation. Cutting Crew’s new wave melancholy (“Just Came Back from the Haul”) sits alongside Johnny Hates Jazz’s slick keyboard-driven pop, both bands trading in synth-driven hooks and wistful vocals. A snapshot of mid-80s radio charm, repackaged for the budget-conscious listener.