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Kaleidoscope World was released in May 1989, achieving critical acclaim and UK Top 10 success.

Their turn away from contemporary styles towards retro musical sources on this album would establish the musical path that they would continue to follow with their subsequent albums.

The duo found inspiration in Easy Listening music, such as Burt Bacharach, as well as songwriter Jimmy Webb, who arranged two tracks, " Forever Blue " and " Precious Words ".

The incorporation of an orchestra to their recordings realised their sound in a richer, fuller way than their previous effort which relied more heavily on synthesisers.

Consequently, this album featured arrangements and songwriting more classical in inclination.

The lead-off single " You On My Mind " featured a more sophisticated blend of musical components ( the video was strongly inspired by the 1968 cult film The Thomas Crown Affair ) than their previous efforts while the upbeat tone of " Breakout " was echoed in the lead U. S. single " Waiting Game ".

Further singles included " Where in the World " and " Forever Blue ", which featured a sample from the John Barry score from the film Midnight Cowboy.