Win - Shampoo Tears (London)

Engaging themselves in producing a frothy little follow-up to their 100th re-release of "You've Got The Power" (which should have been a hit, but wasn't), these bubbly Scotsmen continue to sparkle with yet another addictive vinyl performance. Here, la la las swirl mesmerizingly between a chugging bass-line and pleasing vocals, and lathers up into a snappy pop song. Their recent support on the Fine Young Cannibals tour could only have done them good, and assuming that the timing is right, Win could yet come up grasping the trump card. (Anna Martin, No 1, May 10, 1986)

Win have been lurking about for a while now without actually achieving anything, but this should change all that - a massive, thunderous beat coupled with an outrageously catchy singalong "hook". The only drawback is the muttered (but unmistakeably anti-American) oblique lyrics about star-striped fears causing shampoo tears, but this Scottish lot will get there sooner rather than later. (Ian Cranna, Smash Hits, May 7, 1986) 

Try, Try Again: Championed right across the music press, Win released and re-released several singles and an album over a couple of years, and yet never caught a chart break. A nominee for the unluckiest band in pop.