This week we journey back to 1985 for some British Pop Rock. I may be the only one here of this opinion, but I think The Outfield's Play Deep is really a pop masterpiece. There isn't one bad song on the album. According to Wikipedia, the album is certified Triple Platinum, which isn't too shabby. There were 4 singles released (Say It Isn't So, Your Love, All The Love and Everytime You Cry), with Your Love making it as high as number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. I do remember hearing 3 of the singles on the radio, but I honestly can't remember hearing Everytime You Cry on the radio.
As I said earlier, what you have here is basic British Power Pop. And I like it. If you listen closely, you can even hear some similarities in some of the guitar playing to that of The Edge (U2). Check out the song I Don't Need Her and see if you agree with me. Another thing that works well for me on this album is the multi-tracked vocals. The two slower tempo songs, while I actually like 'em, just don't work as well overall as the more up-tempo tracks.
As I said, although this band is a long way from typical classic rock, I like the album and would definitely recommend it. And you can pick up a used copy from Amazon Marketplace for 49 cents plus shipping and handling. That's not bad at all. One more thing, the art work is awful, so I included a banner at the top with much better work.
Best Song: Your Love/Taking My Chances (Hidden Gem)
Most Likely To Skip: Talk To Me
***click cover to listen***
2. Your Love
3. I Don't Need Her
4. Everytime You Cry
5. 61 Seconds
6. Mystery Man
7. All The Love
8. Talk To Me
9. Taking My Chances
10. Nervous Alibi
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I do agree with you that the songs sound the same overall, but I still like it.
My first thought, was a light-version of the Police or Big Country. The singer want's to be Sting, I think.
It's an okay easy listening. Nothing special, but I've already forgotten about the album again.
Ah... The Good ol' Outfield debut! Your Love still takes on so many meanings, and it seems like everytime it comes on, it fits the situation. I know Jon doesnt care for this band, but this album, Bangin and Voice of Babylon are real nice releases. Plus my wife loves them, so no one, and I mean no one, should argue with her on this ... (until I leave the room anyway)
I own this, so I dont need to listen to recommend it, but I woudl say if your into the heavier side of classic rock this will be a major disappointment because it is very poppy, but it is quite unique in the sound and prodcution and style or writing.
Nice post RJ - and Im glad to be back!
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