"Fillers"? Not really

Review Score: (8/10)
With Hall & Oates, the non-hits on an album aren't fillers, but are examples of their creative talent unfettered by the restraints of commercial radio type material. On this album, the hits are there, and four out of nine should be good enough to satisfy those who are only looking for hits: "Out Of Touch", "Method Of Modern Love", "Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid" and "Possession Obsession" have each received its share of airplay. But if you appreciate the unfettered Hall & Oates, give a good listen to "Cold Dark and Yesterday". "Going Thru The Motions" and "All American Girl" are also above average dance tunes. Especially masterful is the way the duo preface the set with the short "Dance On Your Knees". The only one that I personally see as [not so great]is "Bank On Your Love" and it isn't that bad, it just isn't up to the others...and on a good album, it's just important to allow a low point as it is to have high points. It's a bit like a musical show...you have some hit songs, but they need to be balanced with good but less spectacular moments.

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