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This is probably one of the popiest album from these SFA. Lots of catchy melodies and attractive short songs will certainly please their faithful fan database. For the average proghead, there might be some restriction to the feel.

The usual new wave sound vastly available in their discography is present of course like "Neo Consumer" which reminds me of "Talking Heads". Several tracks are quite dynamic, like the funky "Into The Night" which is quite enjoyable but the whole is too much and short formatted.

The "Human League" oriented "Babe Ate My Eightball" is definitey less appealing. In all, this album is nothing revolutionary: neither for the die-hard fans nor for the casual ones.

The SFA machine is well oiled by now, there are little secret sabout the music they are going to perform, and adventure is no longer an issue (as it was on their good debut "Fuzzy Logic"). There are too little moments to say "wow" in here.

Some relation with "Elvis Costello" is also noticeable while I listen to the fine "Suckers". A good rock ballad full of touch, harmony and tranquillity.

Average album to be honest; even from a classic rock perspective. Two stars.