ALBUM: All Over the Place (1984)
MVC Rating: 4.0/$$$
This was where it all started for this retro jangle rock band with its folk-psychedelic electric guitar playing and sweet harmonies. This was before Prince gave them ‘Manic Monday’ and before their big radio hit ‘Walk like an Egyptian.’
This is just good, easy to listen to and fun. “Hero Takes a Fall’ and ‘Going Down to Liverpool’ were two minor hits off this album.
My favorite is ‘Dover Beach’ a fitting piece from a group that identified with a small new wave sound dubbed Paisley underground.
I was in Birmingham, in my mid-20s, and remember this record as one Catherine and I enjoyed together. She didn’t dig the Hendrix cranked up so much.
Counting down my 678 vinyl records before I die of brain disease.