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female soloist of the 1980s, and had ended that decade with the release of her biggest-selling album, ''Close'', and its accompanying string of hit singles. Although the new single and album did not match that success, "It's Here" became a moderate hit in some countries. Both the single and its B-side, "Virtual World" (an exclusive non-album track) were extended for the 12" and CD-single formats.

Critical reception

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'' commented, "It's here! It's Kim! It's springy and sounds a little like

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with a lively electro backing and a smart bit of Spanish guitar midway through! It's surprisingly listenable!" A reviewer from ''

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'' said, "The perfect combination. A mellow, melancholic tune, a committed vocal delivery and a good

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groove rapped up in a slick production." David Giles from ''

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'' wrote, "Wilde takes a leaf out of the

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book, blending a splash of flamenco guitar against a bold dance rhythm. Considerably stronger than her other recent singles with a powerful chorus and an expansive production job." Stuart Maconie from ''

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'' said, "Some nice synthesiser tinkles appealed to my frankly mid-'80s sensibilities. Some strangulated vocal effects, however, suggests that Kim may want to be regarded as a serious artist in her own right."

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

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