Aztec Camera - Still On Fire (WEA)

Roddy digs out his tried and tested chord progression, fiddles with a gruffer voice on the opening line before scampering back to more familiar territory. This and the rest of the Knife LP is an indisputable testimony on the deep, deep dangers of describing a fledgling such as Frame as a 'genius'. (Marvin B Macclefish, Record Mirror, November 17, 1984)

Still on fire or just an old flame? Roddy Frame's latest offering sees the Aztecs twiddling their fingers. The song's a dull harkback to Don McLean's 'American Pie' days and producer Mark Knopfler makes a dire mess of the group's usually chirpy sound. Matters are not helped when comparisons are drawn with the flip side – the late, great "Walk Out To Winter". It may be live and a bit leaden but it still cuts like a knife through the present material. Come on, let's get the home fires burning again. (Paul Simper, No 1, November 17, 1984)

On the back cover Mr Frame is sporting a v. expensive pair of flowery Scot Crone trousers (achingly trendy London shop) and can therefore be assumed to be doing rather well these days. This enjoyable, jerky and singalongable item should justifiably ensure he does even better. Thumbs aloft. (Dave Rimmer, Smash Hits, November 22, 1984)