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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Love Plus One
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Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)
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Lemon Firebrigade
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Marine Boy
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Milk Film
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Kingsize (You're My Little Steam Whistle)
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Fantastic Day
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Baked Bean
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Snow Girl
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Love's Got Me In Triangles
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Surprize Me Again
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Calling Captain Autumn
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Arranged By [All Brass Arrangements Written By] - Phil Smith
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Arranged By [With The Invaluable Help Of] - Ilford Fox
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Arranged By [With The Invaluable Help Of] - The Broker Bros
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Art Direction - David Shortt
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Artwork [Sleeve Art] - Peter Hill (4)
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Artwork [Sleeve Concept] - Nick Heyward
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Bass Guitar [Bass Guitars] - Les Nemes
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Congas, Percussion [Brazilian], Other [Idea Hunting] - Mark [Ilford] Fox
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Drums [Lots Of] - Blair Cunningham
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Engineer - Mark Dearnley
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Guitar, Other [Billy Whiz Music Chords Specialist] - Graham [Blythe] Jones
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Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Vocals, Other [Cars And Birds] - Nick Heyward
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Management [Executive Control] - Karl Adams
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Other [Hippopotomy] - Dave Kemp
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Performer [The Clipettes] - Little Barbara
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Performer [The Clipettes] - Little Bobby
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Performer [The Clipettes] - Ilford Fox
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Photography By - Gered Mankowitz
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Producer - Bob Sargeant
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Saxophone [All Saxes], Other [All Food] - Phil [Neville] Smith
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Trombone [All Trombones (Malipnor)] - Vince [Kenton] Sullivan
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Trumpet - Dave Lord (A1, A3 to A5, B1 to B6)
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Written-By - Nick Heyward
