A masterpiece that puts more thought into pop.
The overall sound is flashy, but it has an 80's feel to it.
It reached number one in the UK and number 24 in the US. Produced by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley. Includes hits "Pills and Soap," "Let Them All Talk," and the pop tune "The Element Within Her."
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A:
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1)
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Let Them All Talk
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2)
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Everyday I Write The Book
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3)
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The Greatest Thing
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4)
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The Element Within Her
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5)
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Love Went Mad
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6)
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Shipbuilding
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B:
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1)
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TKO (Boxing Day)
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2)
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Charm School
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3)
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The Invisible Man
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4)
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Mouth Almighty
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5)
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King Of Thieves
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6)
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Pills And Soap
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7)
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The World And His Wife
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Backing Vocals - Caron Wheeler
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Backing Vocals - Claudia Fontaine
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Guitar [Epiphone, Gretsch, Fender] [Synthesizer [Synclavier], Keyboards [Casiotone] - Elvis Costello
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Arranged By [String] - David Bedford
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Mixed By [Assistant] - Jim Russell
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Recorded By [Assistant] - Colin Fairley
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Drums [Gretsch, Sabian Cymbals] - Pete Thomas
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Producer - Clive Langer & Alan Winstanley
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Bass Guitar [Electric Wal] - Bruce Thomas
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Piano [Bosendorfer], Effects [Emulator], Synthesizer [Fairlight Cmi, Synclavier], Organ [Vox, Hammond] - Steve Nieve
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Percussion - Morris Pert
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Trumpet - Dave Plews
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Photography By - Nick Knight
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Trombone - Jim Paterson
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Tenor Saxophone, Flute - Paul Speare
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Recorded By [Assistant] - Gavin Greenaway
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Sleeve - Phil Smee
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Mastered By [Cut] - BilBo (3)
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Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Clarinet - Jeff Blythe
