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Title: A Colder wave of New Wave
Review: This release has got to be one of the most underated achievments of the 80's New Wave phenomena. Unlike their debut, Flock of Seagulls explore darker, more disturbing territory with these tracks, though they throw in just enough of their trademark pop hooks to make it their own. I think Mike Score must have been listening to alot of Joy Division and Suicide when he put these songs together, however, the rest of the lads joined ranks to smooth it out and give it that ever so polished sheen. Highlights include the classic "Wishing", the menacing "Nightmares" and the the ever so dark wave inspired "The Traveller". Come to think of it, there really isn't a bad track on this CD, some more sugary then others, but the syrup is often bittersweet for most of it. Essential listening for fans of this genre
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