During the seven years that elapsed between 'Help Yourself'
and 'Photograph Smile', Julian battled his way out of an unsatisfactory
recording contract, travelled extensively in Europe, took up painting
and developed a serious interest in cooking. By the time Julian was
ready to return to his music career he had a very clear idea of what
he wanted to do and how he wanted to go about it. By now Julian was
impervious to the inevitable, and hitherto tiresome comparisons with
his dad. Indeed, with the storming rocker 'I Don't Wanna Know' Julian
simultaneously pays tribute to, and sends up the Beatles. But we are
reminded of the Beatles at their best. By forming his own label, Music
From Another Room, Julian no longer had to suffer the constraints
of a recording contract and was free to do as he pleased. Reconciled
with the past Julian settled down to compose some damned good songs.
'Photograph Smile' received wide critical acclaim - Julian, finally,
stands alone as an accomplished artist in his own right.
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