Superbly crafted reworking of
The Boomtown Rats' "House On Fire" rhythm topped off with hippy flutes and sung by an Australian so indebted to
Sting he even nicks his fake Jamaican accent. Comes complete with a neat little storyline, custom-made for a video, that affectionately lampoons the homeland and indulges in all manner of tortuous rhymes ("language" and "sandwich" being one of the better ones). It's great. (
Ian Birch, Smash Hits, January 6, 1983)
The best Australians stay at home and make great films. The second best come to London and become witty media people. The worst Australians bow to the buck and become second rate West coast rock bands. I rest my case. (
Jim Reid, Record Mirror, January 8, 1983)
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