Peter Murphy - Final Solution (Beggars Banquet)

This is a cover version of a record by Pere Ubu (a group fronted by an interesting fat man who did some mighty strange squealing and squawking five years ago). Pete Murphy, who left Bauhaus to do embarrassing things like dancing around in sand pits at ‘art happenings’ is now called Peter. Sounding more like David ‘Ziggy Stardust’ Bowie than ever, and making great gnash ‘n’ snarl club records like this. (Sorrel Downer, Smash Hits, November 20, 1985)

Yet another small-minded song, made on a big scale, this is apparently the third and final mix. Still better known for doing tape commercials than he is for his singing, Peter Murphy will remain on the periphery of pop stardom until he learns to stop imitating David Bowie and tries to find his own identity. As it stands, the only thing that could make this sound decent…is distance. (Mike Morris, No 1, December 14, 1985)