Former Savage Garden-er Darren Hayes's long-awaited solo debut proves that light pop music can taste mighty good. The swoon-inspiring Aussie singer's love for the Smokey Robinson- and Michael Jackson-era Motown sound shines throughout Spin, though Hayes adds a slightly salty edge to the shiny, happy proceedings. The lightweight arrangements are mostly synth based, with cursory nods to au courant trends. "Insatiable" is bolstered by a slight Latin groove; "Crush (1980 Me)" recalls the Human League's sassy, computer bop; "Heart Attack" vividly recalls the aforementioned Jackson. The wistful ballads "I Miss You" and "Good Enough" are as fizzy as root beer floats. --Rebecca Levine