Described by the book as being the Pet Sounds of Northern Soul; and that seems pretty apt. Some great vocals and with some sassy horns, but still with remnants of the strings that had peppered the band's previous release "Too-rye-ay". Lush arrangements and occasional meanderings into spoken word passages make the music cinematic and a bit more interesting.
The album is not afraid to explore a few different sounds; to step on the accelerator in some places, but to ease off on it for others. Apparently the album didn't fare well commercially on release, though it garnered some good reviews. It went on to be revisited and re-evaluated by fans in later years. I think it's bloody good, personally.
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