Talk Talk - Life's What You Make It (EMI)

And here it is. . . the surprise bundle in this week's box of tricks. Talk Talk are one of those mystifying bands that revel in glorious success throughout Europe but fail to make any mark in the UK charts. Dismissed by many and ridiculed by others, TT sustain an unfathomed quality all of their own - one that requires further investigation. After an 18-month absence, "Life's What You Make It" offers a rare glimpse at the possibilities. Hopeful. (Anna Martin, No 1, January 18, 1986)

Reluctantly placed in the latter category simply because these young men don't seem to get off the starting blocks in this part of the world. A slow and smouldering song that grew on me after a while. I've a feeling I could take to it a bit more, minus the angst ridden vocals. A bit too laid back for Radio One, I trow. And what they say, still goes unfortunately. (Nancy Culp, Record Mirror, January 18, 1986)