Jane Wiedlin was the first to leave the Go-Go's in 1984 and a solo career was her main agenda. Not as successful as her fellow mate Belinda Carlisle, Wiedlin's sparse recording career appeared creatively uneven. Her intent to establish herself as a supreme singer/songwriter didn't match the dynamics of her former band, and unfortunately critics decided that from the beginning. Her 1985 self-titled debut went practically unnoticed and the single Blue Kiss was a brief hit. Three years later, Fur showcased a more pop-driven Wiedlin. The playfulness lost on the first album was apparent and "Rush Hour" was her biggest chart-topping hit to date. Tangled (1990) was campy, something a bit harsh compared to her earlier work. It had a hard rock edge and snippy rock & roll flare, and the theatrical single "World on Fire" had a short stint on MTV. By the end of 1990, Jane Wiedlin was at a loss. The last five years had been musically unsatisfying, and her direction was blurred.
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