Maturing era

Review Score: (10/10)
The Spring of 1985 brought a time of renaissance for the classic sound of 80's music. Not only was the decade thriving with the feeling of abundance and hope, the music began maturing into "grown-up synth". ABC led the way with this outstanding neo-funk album. To their surprise, they created an edgy pop/dance sound that addicted club goers.

The flawless "Bear Near Me", with Martin Fry's near-perfect vocals, skyrocketed on to the charts and became an instant smash hit for weeks in the UK and Canada. The US was slow to warm to this new sound. It hit its peak at #9 on the pop charts in November of that year. Soon followed lesser behomeths "Vanity Kills" and "How To Be A Millionaire". Both songs contained themselves to Dance charts and clubs.

The entire album resonates with this new sound. Edgy, fun and oh-so danceable.

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