Those sweet sing-along harmonies, that happy skipping beat - this could have been by The Osmonds if it wasn't for Pete's lovable drone - although he actually seems to be singing in tune these days. The Buzzcocks were always the only band from the punk era you could safely take home to meet your Mum, and Shelley's little boy charm still shines through every plaintive cry for affection. Gone is the overt technology of "Homosapien" and back comes love and sorrow. How 'girly' - but how sweet. (Eleanor Levy, Record Mirror, March 8, 1986)
"Waiting For A Hit" should've been the title for this one. Poor ol' Pete, he writes some brilliant songs but they never make the impact they deserve. Pete Shelley used to sing with punk band The Buzzcocks who had a string of hits back in the 70's, but for the last four years or so he's been playing solo with his much loved computers. Sadly this new release isn't one of his shining moments. It's a little too repetitive and probably won't help the situation. 2/5 (Debbi Voller, No 1, March 8, 1986)
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