A Britpop masterpiece with a light rhythm and stylish arrangement.
Featuring hits such as "Love Plus One," the album features a refreshing mix of acoustic guitar, horns, and percussion, epitomizing the chicness of 1980s Britain.
The exquisite blend of acoustic and horn creates a pleasant rhythmic feel. The catchy melodies and light tempos exemplified by "Love Plus One" permeate the entire album, while Nick Heyward's delicate vocals add a touch of urban flair. The arrangements, which sublimated jazz and funk elements into pop, were groundbreaking at the time, and their high level of perfection explains their chart success, reaching number three in the UK. The crystal-clear sound production is impressive, and the album beautifully walks the line between new wave and pop. A masterpiece that symbolizes the early days of '80s Britpop.
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17 TRACKS:
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1)
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Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)
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2)
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Love Plus One
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3)
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Lemon Firebrigade
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4)
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Marine Boy
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5)
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Milk Film
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6)
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Kingsize (You're My Little Steam Whistle)
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7)
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Fantastic Day
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8)
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Baked Bean
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9)
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Snow Girl
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10)
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Love's Got Me In Triangles
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11)
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Surprise Me Again
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12)
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Calling Captain Autumn
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13)
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Boat Party
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14)
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Ski Club
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Nobody's Fool (12" Version)
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16)
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October Is Orange (Day 1 & 2)
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17)
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Favourite Shirts (12" Version)
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Vocals, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Effects [Cars, Birds], Sleeve [Sleeve Concept] - Nick Heyward
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Written-By - Nick Heyward (1 to 12, 15, 17)
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Written-By - Haircut 100
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Producer - Bobby (Yellow) Sargeant
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Engineer - Mark Dearnley
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Drums [Lots Of Drums] - Blair Cunningham
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Trombone - Vince (Kenton) Sullivan
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Saxophone [All Saxes], Other [All Food] - Phil (Neville) Smith
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Trumpet - Dave Lord (2 to 5, 7 to 16)
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Guitar, Effects [Billy Whiz Music Chords Specialist] - Graham (Blythe) Jones
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Bass Guitar - Les Nemes
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Trumpet - Herschell Holder (1, 6, 17)
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Trumpet - The Clipettes (2 to 5, 7 to 16)
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Congas, Percussion [Brazilian], Other [Idea Hunting] - Mark (Ilford) Fox
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Other [Hippopotomy] - Dave Kemp
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Photography By - Gered Mankowitz
