Naked Eyes’ 1983 Debut Delivers Sincerity in an Ironic World
Naked Eyes’ 1983 debut, Burning Bridges, is a good album for reflecting on our ironic modern world, as it can’t help but wax nostalgic for the sincerity of the past.
Alyssa Charpentier
Alyssa Charpentier is an accolade-winning novelist and freelance essayist whose fantasy novella, A MAIDEN'S WISH, received a critical recommendation from Kirkus Reviews. She has written for publications such as Film East, Today's Christian Living Magazine, and Go World Travel Magazine, examining music, film, and popular culture through an inspired, depth-seeking lens.
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