Paul Young - Tomb Of Memories (CBS)

Well, you won't catch me saying a bad word about Paul Young, though I do think it's a bit of a swizz taking a fourth single off The Secret Of Association LP. Paul sings predictably well on this song co-written by him and featuring Squeeze members Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook on backing vocals, but Laurie Latham's over-wrought production is really beginning to grate. (Maureen Rice, Smash Hits, June 5, 1985)

Think of something smooth. Something round, featureless and very, very bland. Something instantly forgettable. Something entirely worthless. Yes? Well, you're getting near to appreciating what the (wow) New Paul Young Single is really like. Paul Young's assimilation so quickly into the belly of the beast of boredom is tragic considering the class of interpretations like "Wherever I Lay My Hat" and, more recently Daryl Hall's "Every Time You Go Away". Young's voice can assume magical properties (occasionally) but the boy can not write songs. (Graham K Smith, Record Mirror, June 15, 1985)

From his latest LP The Secret Of Association this song is one of the weakest and a waste of his wonderful voice. Everything he's done so far has been great, but methinks everything must change if Paul is going to stay at the top. Loyal fans will probably make it a hit, but he doesn't deserve it with this funeral dirge. (Anne Lambert, No 1, June 15, 1985)