After two superb glam psych LP:s Brian Eno left and a new chapter started for the band. As he was the one that from the beginning added most of the odd and cheeky to the band's music you'd expect his absence leading to the adventurous elements being kept under the hood or gone all together with this third album. Not at all. On the surface more elegant, but still as various and in the forefront. I get well written songs, produced and arranged with a fair share of inventive twists and turns made in a seemingly creative atmosphere. Maybe not so much "glam psych" anymore, but why not "art glam". Still the more venturesome parts can be seen as mere ornaments because it's actually the songs themselves that make it. Eight memorable numbers with melodies guaranteed to stick. So what you get is a blend of bold and catchy luring under a smooth and embracing surface. It should have been a recipe for world wide success at the time and it almost was, topping the UK list and reaching high in a number of other countries, but never made it big in US where it halted at #186. Sure hope the American market has become more friendly to it by now...cause it's such good listening. My favorite tracks - "Mother Of Pearl", "Amazona" and "Street Life". Issued and reissued on vinyl all over the world through the years, also on cassette, 8-track and CD. First US on ATCO (SD 7045). Japan 2015 limited edition SACD (UIGY-9667) came in a fold/out cardboard sleeve. Premiere UK had label as shown here and fully laminated fold/out cover. (ÄNÖ*)
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