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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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My friend Tristan dared me to write a review for this - we were both astonished that no-one had done so to date. This is classic power pop/punk pop/whatever, and whilst its not as raw as the earlier stuff, the basic material is just as good, even if the guitars aren't as loud. Hanx.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This is Stiff Little Fingers 4th studio album and their most commercial. This was where the present line up changed in the way of Jim Reilly the drummer left the band and was replaced by Dolphin Taylor who played with The Tom Robinson Band and Spear of Destiny. and after this album was finish the band chucked in the towel.
I will admit that when this came out I hated it, and it took a couple of months before my view of it started to change. The first songs to catch my ears were Bits of Kids and Is That What You Frought The War For. Which are the best tracks on this album. And I can now say that I only think that there are only a couple of tracks I don't like. So if you buy this album you have got to give it time.
Quite a few years later this line up got together and toured and have produced another album Flags and Emblems which again is another grower. And if you ever get to see them live you must do it.
I will admit that when this came out I hated it, and it took a couple of months before my view of it started to change. The first songs to catch my ears were Bits of Kids and Is That What You Frought The War For. Which are the best tracks on this album. And I can now say that I only think that there are only a couple of tracks I don't like. So if you buy this album you have got to give it time.
Quite a few years later this line up got together and toured and have produced another album Flags and Emblems which again is another grower. And if you ever get to see them live you must do it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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The first point to make about this is that you are getting a wonderful package for your money. This CD combines both the original LP and the 'Listen' EP which preceded it. When it came out, the EP reminded me of 'The Cost of Living' by the Clash. Not just because the two bands had similar musical influences but also reflecting my joy that each EP contained four really good songs rather than one standout and some dross space fillers. In my humble view, 'Sad Eyed People' is better than the EP's title track and that is saying something. The LP itself contains some of my my favourite SLF material. I saw them live at Camden and loved wailing along to 'Gotta Getaway', pogoing to 'Alternative Ulster' and belting out 'Nobody's Hero' but the highlights of the band's recording career surely came with 'Bits of Kids'. This song is the perfect post-punk fusion of slow melodious beginning and high impact chorus with raucous harmony. OK so it might not be as 'heavy' as their earlier material but neither is it a Stranglersesque change of direction. There are still plenty of great guitar riffs elsewhere on the LP and Jake balls out 'Is That Why You Fought The War?' with all the passion of yesteryear. Similar product, more maturity. Buy it!!!
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This album is Ok, plenty of punk bands made worse albums than this, but it basically proved that they were a spent force. Times had moved on. Read more
Published on 11 July 2004 by Dive 4 Dave
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You,ve released a blistering raw debut followed by the excellent Nobodys Hero and Go for It, SLF gave us Now Then its got all the guitars you want such tracks as Falling Down, Wont... Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2000 by andymiles67@yahoo.co.uk
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