Ultravox - Love's Great Adventure (Chrysalis)

Yes, but where's the revolution? Certainly, they play and sing masterfully, but Ultravox have become total industry, and their big band glossiness seems like a shameful concession to all the wrong values. Will they ever revolt? (Morrissey, Smash Hits, October 25, 1984)

"Love's Great Adventure" sees Ultravox finally justifying all the (largely unfair) criticism that's been thrown at them in the past. You know - how ALL their songs sound the same. Well they didn't, but they do now. I'm disappointed in you lads. (Eleanor Levy, Record Mirror, October 13, 1984)

It's not another "Vienna", but nevertheless good - haunting Ultravox keyboards soaring above what sounds like the insidious throbbing of a high-pitched outboard motor and fronted by the powerful voice of Midge Ure. Serious prophecy. In many years' time, Midge will be the British Sinatra - only more hip! The Mills & Boon title "Love's Great Adventure" will help sell a few to Barbara Cartland fans. (Mike Read, Smash Hits, October 11, 1984)