Aztec Camera - Oblivious (WEA)

Oblivious is the word - that's how everyone stayed when this single first got released earlier in the year. And it should have been a monster. A delicate monster, mind. for Roddy Frame has penned a warm, mellow gem that jangles along with that '60s feel of singalong simplicity. Definitely one of this year's sadly underestimated talents, but about to blossom! If you stay oblivious that's your misfortune. (Debbi Voller, No 1, October 29, 1983)

Second time around - it was originally released on Rough Trade - and it still sounds as sweet. Roddy Frame's tender voice and gripping acoustic guitar work make this song a prized possession in anyone's collection. (Peter Martin, Smash Hits, October 27, 1983)

At last! A sign of character, Roddy Frame's writing oozes personality and his guitar playing is simply dreamy. The production makes them sound like a real group and all that's missing is that old amateur joy of heart. One day Mr Frame will find the muscular delicacy for which he's searching. Here he hasn't quite the song and he has problems with a rather offensive piece of organ playing. But he's still by far the nicest white boy on display. (Mark Cooper, Record Mirror, January 22, 1983)