How does a band that comes to fame at a certain age appealing primarily to people of a similar age as them last the course. Take the Undertones and Positive Touch. They could always write sings and play. Now they found nuance and moved away lyrically frim a largely hormonal rush. Discovered Soul and Dexys and Orange Juice. Maintained the joy and humour. (less of a factor on The Sin of Pride, the record which broke them).
Here they really embraced the experiment. Were content to be out of synch. They broadened their palate and range of harmonies and finally sang about the Troubles. Theirs and the part of the world they hailed from. This is a gorgeous textured and incredubly colourful record. Almost dayglo. I can't think of another album which sounds quite like it.
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