The Style Council - Walls Come Tumbling Down (Polydor)

Paul Weller is nothing but consistent. With "Walls Come Tumbling Down" he's thought long and hard over the political content of the lyric and come up with a classic opening line. . . 'You don't have to take this crap'. The tune is catchy 60s power pop, lots of organ, lots of brass and a pounding beat that'll see the single speeding up the charts. But when you have songwriters of Billy Bragg's eloquence, the message Weller puts across - though extremely worthy - seems crude and bludgeoning. Style Council is not an apt name. (Frank Hopkinson, No 1, April 27, 1985)

"Walls come tumbling down"? Sounds like a line from a Tears For Fears song! I like it. The effect on his voice makes him sound like John Lennon. I think Paul's a nice lad, but maybe he should smile a bit more often. Good refrain though, and the girl's vocals are excellent - the juxtaposition between his and her vocals make the record. Generally I like them as a band but there's always been something missing in their records. Objectivity, I think. The fuel's definitely there but it doesn't feel like there's anybody stoking the fire. (Roland Orzabal [Tears For Fears], Smash Hits, April 24, 1985)