Swans Way - Illuminations (Phonogram)

I think most people would agree that "Soul Train" was the type of record you either loved or hated. Personally, the pomp and pretence of those screeching strings and strangled vocals made me scream for the cotton wool. This record now sees me make an about turn. The ears are unplugged and the more natural and melodic sound of "Illuminations" can often be heard serenading from my Dansette. (Pedro, Record Mirror, May 19, 1984)

After the masterful "Soul Train", this breathy featherweight item about being magnetised, hypnotised and feeling total pleasure carries disappointingly little clout. But, pathetically grateful as we are for anything without a crash beat, we give it the benefit of the doubt. (Ian Cranna, Smash Hits, May 24, 1984)

As the smoke clears in a downtown, downbeat, down-on-the-cellar bar, Swans Way deliver an intimate celebration of love. A quite different tune to their last single "Soul Train", this has a bluesy feel to it. The fact that it's extremely listenable is due to the assured production of John L. Walters of Landscape fame, a much underrated producer and a man to watch. That is, if you like watching producers. (Frank Hopkinson, No 1, May 19, 1984)