pravda records. pr 6330 / 14 tracks / 1987

RI (CD): widely distributed records. wdru-033 / 16 tracks / ?

CD reissue adds REM 7” tracks.

Their second LP is essentially the same great blend of power pop, punk and 60's mod that made their first an instant classic; the recording is a bit clearer and the songwriting is even better. The punk influence is slightly higher, and there are 2 or 3 songs that I'd actually call punk. Melodic, catchy as hell and absolutely charming. However, you need to get used to the singer's Prince-meets-Ray Davies voice which changes from singing to screaming (and back) in an instant. [9]

Auf der zweiten LP gibt es die gleiche unwiderstehliche Mischung aus Powerpop, Punk und 60's Mod, die schon ihre erste zum Klassiker machte; hier ist der Sound noch ein wenig besser/klarer, das Songwriting ist noch besser geworden und der Punkanteil noch etwas größer - 2 oder 3 Songs kann man schon als “echten” Punk durchgehen lassen. An die “Prince-meets-Ray Davies”-Stimme des Sängers muss man sich eben gewöhnen.

Tracks: up all night / she's an addiction / saturday afternoon / radio caroline / beaten into submission / heavy metal kids / my love's on fire // i'm not at home / don't ever fall in love with someone when you're already in love with someone else / fingerprints / she was my girl / youth in asia / can't seem to get it through my head / i know, i know