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 Farm
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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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Surprise Me Again
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Calling Captain Autumn
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Mastered By [Runouts] - HERbiE JR
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Design Concept [Sleeve Concept] - Nick Heyward
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Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Vocals, Effects [Cars And Birds] - Nick Heyward
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Producer - Bob Sargeant
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Engineer - Mark Dearnley
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Management [Executive Control For And On Behalf Of River Beat Music] - Karl Adams
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Drums [Lots Of Drums] - Blair Cunningham
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Trombone [All Trombones (Malipnor)] - Vince (Kenton) Sullivan
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Arranged By [All Brass Arrangements Written By] - Phil Smith
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Saxophone [All Saxes], Other [All Food] - Phil (Neville) Smith
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Engineer [Hippopotomy] - Dave Kemp
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Trumpet - Dave Lord (A1, A3 to A5, B1 to B6)
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Guitar, Other [Billy Whiz Music Chords Specialist] - Graham (Blythe) Jones
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Bass Guitar [Bass Guitars] - Les Nemes
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Trumpet - Herschell Holder (A2, A6)
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Performer - The Clipettes
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Arranged By [All Brass Arrangements Written By (With The Invaluable Help Of] - Ilford Fox
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Performer [The Clipettes] - Ilford Fox
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Congas, Percussion [Brazilian Percussion], Other [Idea Hunting] - Mark (Ilford) Fox
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Photography By - Gered Mankowitz
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Art Direction - David Shortt
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Artwork [Sleeve Art] - Peter Hill (4)
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Performer [The Clipettes] - Little Bobby
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Arranged By [All Brass Arrangements Written By (With The Invaluable Help Of] - The Broker Bros
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Performer [The Clipettes] - Little Barbara
