Spandau Ballet’s Tony Hadley shares his innermost thoughts on If I Can Dream, an album of classic standards backed by a full jazz band, delivered with timeless vocal confidence.
Tony Hadley has never been the kind of frontmen who slips quietly into the background. As the unmistakable voice behind Spandau Ballet, he helped create the soundtrack for the new wave generation, his baritone cutting through the neon haze of the 1980s with velvet confidence and quiet strenth beneath. With his new studio album If I Can Dream, Hadley leans fully into that legacy while reminding listeners that his voice remains a living, breathing entity, not a relic of the past.
From the opening moments, If I Can Dream drifts between classic pop grandeur and seasoned reflection. Hadley’s vocals still arrive dressed to impress, elegant, assured, and emotionally direct, carrying the weight of decades without ever sounding weary. It’s an album designed for listeners who appreciate craft, phrasing, and the kind of vocal authority that can’t be taught, only developed from years of experience.
What makes If I Can Dream resonate most is its sense of continuity. Hadley’s appeal bridges generations, longtime Spandau Ballet fans returning out of loyalty and curiosity, alongside younger listeners discovering the power of a truly distinctive voice for the first time. It’s a reminder that some voices don’t fade. They deepen, gaining gravity, glow, and resonance with every passing year.
The album also doubles as a love letter to physical music in an age of fleeting streams. The CD edition is particularly striking, pressed on black polycarbonate with a vinyl-effect finish that feels more like a collector’s artifact than a standard disc. Two exclusive bonus tracks sweeten the deal, rewarding fans who still believe in liner notes, shelf space, and the quiet ritual of pressing play. Vinyl lovers are equally well served. If I Can Dream is available on black vinyl with a printed inner sleeve, offering a classic, audiophile-friendly presentation that suits Hadley’s voice perfectly. A limited-edition pink vinyl pressing adds a splash of collectability, transforming the album into a display-worthy keepsake. Both vinyl editions feature premium packaging.