Music Review

Metropolis Blue (2012)

EW's GRADE
B-

Details Lead Performance: Jack Lukeman; Genre: Pop

Ireland's hottest new star, Jack Lukeman, shows a big, exhibitionistic baritone on Metropolis Blue. But it's so over-the-top he's almost like a novelty act — remember the nutty one-hit wonder Arthur ''Fire'' Brown? The Irish may love theatrical male singers, but Lukeman looks to follow Feargal Sharkey and Gavin Friday as an also-ran Stateside. B-

Originally posted Jun 30, 2000 Published in issue #547-548 Jun 30, 2000 Order article reprints

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