Thompson Twins - Don't Mess With Doctor Dream (Arista)

From the forthcoming Here's To Future Days LP and not exactly inspiring. Apart from the Frankie-like "U-u-u-u-ow-ing' at the start this is much like many other Thompson Twins records. Their great problem now is going to be how to outgrow that familiar, distinctive Thompson Twins sound that they pioneered with Into The Gap.
Having said that, the familiar, clean sound is the one that's most often associated with them and perhaps they would be wiser not messing with their dream. (Paul Bursche, No 1, August 24, 1985)

This is a conspiracy...under the guidance of Nile Rodgers, the three headed monster takes a step back towards Quickstep territory with an anti-drugs song set to a heavily rhythmic slab of electronic funk with some obligatory Chic guitar, jungle vocals and some brill screaming. A good hook but a weak tune so not Single Of The Fortnight. Oh pull yourself together, Alannah - stop that weeping! (Ian Cranna, Smash Hits, August 14, 1985)

Commendable anti-heroin sentiments, but as a song rather a plodder compared to the pop craft of all the singles from Into The Gap. (Paul Sexton, Record Mirror, August 24, 1985)