After the exhilarating "IOU" this is at first something of a disappointment. Pop has gone their music, their groove and their special effects. But once you've got over this sharp turn about the record reveals a lovely melody - stealing smartly from the
Human League's
Dare LP. Thinking back to this band's one-hit-wonder status with "Southern Freeez", a couple of years ago, they must have been having kittens about a follow-up to "IOU" but with 'Pop' Freeez should snuggle back (nicely) into the charts. (
Paul Simper, No 1, October 1, 1983)
To someone who wore out at least three pairs of pumps dancing to "IOU" this summer, this comes as a bit of a let down. Arthur Baker's usual production job can't make a great record out of a weak song, but it still manages to get the feet popping. (
Andy Strickland, Record Mirror, October 1, 1983)
Josh Yarlog takes over: "Katanga, my friends! This is a single in need of a song. All these bloomin' sound effects. Kubindi, it's turned my head into swamp mush." (
Lenny Henry, Smash Hits, September 29, 1983
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