Why was this re-released?

Review Score: (8/10)
This is the Eurythmics' first album, the one before "Sweet Dreams." I am surprised that it was re-released because it's been available to fans willing to search for years. I bought the LP and CD at least a decade ago without having to go to Europe to do it. Anyway, this album is sweet and sing-songy. This is way before the group began dabbling in abstract sounds and androgynous imagery. The album is far more influenced by the pair's days in a British group called The Tourists. It is also heavily Blondie-influenced as well. I hope the re-release will lead to the release of the video they made for "I'm Never Gonna Cry Again" which was banned from British airwaves due to some silly music union rules from two decades ago. On "Sing Sing", Annie sings in French, an occurrence which is quite rare for the group. The last song "Revenge" was the influence for the name of the group's sixth studio album. People who became fans of Annie during her "Diva" album days may be disappointed. Still, all hardcore Eurythmics fans should own this record.

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