Classic 80s Albums- Alf (1984)
Alf- Alison Moyet (1984)
Alf is the debut studio album by British singer-songwriter Alison Moyet, released in 1984. The album launched Moyet's solo career following the disbanding of synthpop duo Yazoo. The album reached No. 1 in the UK and features the singles "Love Resurrection", "All Cried Out", "Invisible" and "For You Only".
A deluxe edition of Alf was released by BMG on 25 November 2016.
Alf was released in November 1984 and was a commercial success in the UK and worldwide. The album topped the UK chart, and by the beginning of December, the album had achieved a double platinum certification. In April 1985 it had gone triple platinum and in February 1987 it went quadruple. In 1985, the success of the album led to Moyet receiving her first Brit Award for Best British Female Solo Artist. Alf also reached No. 1 in New Zealand and would go eight times platinum there. In the United States, the album would prove to be Moyet's most successful commercially, peaking at No. 45. It was later reported by Billboard magazine.
An excellent album from Alison Moyet, Big fan. 7.5/10