Dexys, formerly known as Dexys Midnight Runners, have made their triumphant return with their sixth studio album, ‘The Feminine Divine’. This latest release was announced alongside the lead single ‘I’m Going To Get Free’ and is now available for fans to enjoy. Established in 1978, Dexys Midnight Runners soared to the #1 spot in the UK in 1980 with their hit ‘Geno’, which was swiftly followed by their debut album ‘Searching For The Young Soul Rebels’. Following the success of this album, the band underwent significant lineup changes, with frontman Kevin Rowland reshaping the band’s horn-led sound and appearance.
In 1982, Dexys achieved commercial success with their album ‘Too Rye Ay’, featuring the global phenomenon ‘Come On Eileen’. This period saw the band incorporating influences from folk and Celtic music into their unique style. Three years later, Dexys unveiled a new sound and aesthetic with ‘Don’t Stand Me Down’, an album that puzzled critics initially but later gained appreciation and became a fan favorite upon reissue. The band eventually disbanded shortly after the release of this album.
In a remarkable return in 2003, Dexys regrouped for a series of live performances, dropping ‘Midnight Runners’ from their name. Subsequently, they embarked on creating a new album, which was eventually unveiled in 2012 as ‘One Day I’m Going to Soar’. This album was warmly received by critics, marking a splendid comeback for the band, followed by extensive touring. Amidst further changes in the lineup, Dexys presented a cover album titled ‘Let The Record Show: Dexys Do Irish and Country Soul’, fulfilling a vision Kevin had held since the mid-80s. Now, in 2023, the band has returned with a new album and a promise of more concerts to come.