Released December 10, 1985 Genre New wave, soul Label I.R.S. | Recorded 1985 Length 34:21 Producer Robin Millar | |
Fine Young Cannibals the debut album released in 1985 by the band of the same name.
Contents
The success of their UK #8 debut single "Johnny Come Home" did not continue with the next single, "Blue", which languished at #41 in the UK. The version of "Blue" on the original vinyl LP and cassette was re-mixed for the single release in an attempt to boost its commercial appeal. The re-mix version features additional electronically processed drum and percussion sounds, giving it a sound typical of other 1980s synthpop hits. The currently available CD features the re-mix version in place of the original album version.
Critical reception
Sounds writer Carole Linfield gave it a four and a half out of five rating. Stewart Mason, in an Allmusic retrospective review, commented that the album "is a powerful and satisfying debut".
Track listing
Songs composed by Fine Young Cannibals except where noted.
- "Johnny Come Home" - 3:35
- "Couldn't Care More" - 3:30
- "Don't Ask Me to Choose" - 3:05
- "Funny How Love Is" - 3:28
- "Suspicious Minds" (Mark James) - 3:56
- "Blue" - 3:31
- "Move to Work" - 3:26
- "On a Promise" - 3:06
- "Time Isn't Kind" - 3:12
- "Like a Stranger" - 3:28
- "Johnny Come Home (Extended Mix)" - 5:43
- "Suspicious Minds (Suspicious Mix)" (Mark James) - 7:52