Closer (Kim Wilde album)

Closer is the tenth studio album by British singer Kim Wilde, released in 1988. It marked a stylistic shift for Wilde, moving away from her established pop-rock sound towards a more house music and contemporary dance-pop direction. The album was produced by Ricky Wilde (her brother), Tony Swain, and Steve Power.

Key tracks from Closer include "Hey Mr. Heartache," "Never Trust a Stranger," and "Four Letter Word," all of which were released as singles. "Never Trust a Stranger" proved to be the most commercially successful, reaching the top 10 in several European countries.

The album itself reached the top 30 in the UK Albums Chart and performed well in other European territories. While Closer represented a change in musical direction for Kim Wilde, it contributed to her continued success in the late 1980s and showcased her adaptability to evolving music trends. The album received mixed reviews at the time of its release, with some critics praising its contemporary sound while others lamented the departure from her earlier rock-oriented style.