The Colour Field - The Colour Field (Chrysalis)

Thirty seconds into this I thought Is it was Echo & The Bunnymen's B-side and then a voice sounding like Terry Hall came on. "It's Terry Hall," I shouted to Glenn [Gregory], Sarah and Karen. "It can't be," they said. But looking at the cover, it is. For the next minute of the song we were totally riveted. However by the end the rivets had fallen out. I hope it's a hit because I really like them and I like Terry Hall because he never smiles. (Martyn Ware [Heaven 17], Smash Hits, January 19, 1984)

Terry Hall has obviously been spending his time since The Fun Boy Three split productively. He's managed to find a couple of guys whose expressions are as deadpan and morose as his. He's also brought out a brilliant record. Although never a barrel of laughs, Terry Hall's work is rarely less than excellent and this is no exception. The distinctive vocals and melancholy tune on first hearing make this sound similar to FB3, but there's more emphasis on mood, less on rhythm. His view of the world is as jaded and cynical as ever, but it's good to have him back.  (Karen Swayne, No 1, January 14, 1984)

Terry's voice is so easily recognizable that you immediately think of Fun Boy Three - but don't be misled, it's very different, interesting and new. It's hard to say if this will be a hit, but is that what he's aiming for? I hope it does well. (Steve Strange, Record Mirror, January 21, 1984)