Play Deep
by The Outfield

From llibnanoon 10/23/2020 17:09 | #259652

Superb 80's album. RIP Tony Lewis. Rating (84.50)

The drum sound on this record doesn’t really appeal to me, but the songs are very good, immediately refer to the 80’s, although the band is British, the sound may sound more like a American Band, there is a sensational 80's hit called "Your Love", the guitar player John Spinks is very good, in "I Don't Need Her", his rhythmic take with delay reminds me a little of "The Edge", the ballad "Everytime You Cry" is very striking, and the hard ballad "Talk to Me" is a beautiful example of a pop rock song, in "61 Seconds" there was an excellent idea to end this good take with a "tick tock" clock sound, in "Taking My Chances "there is an almost progressive atmosphere with a good guitar solo in the middle, but the highest point is the guitar solo of" All The Love ", in a "Harrison Style" with the use of chords in some moments, he develops an idea full of feeling with a beginning, middle and end, it is undoubtedly a of the most striking I've ever heard. Due to the regularity of the songs, this album deserves maximum score.

I like most of this album. The typical 80's rock pop is done very well. It's on my list to add to collection. Not that high though

There's not a stinker to be found on this thoroughly enjoyable collection of '80s guitar pop. The Outfield create a warm sound that just barely avoids sounding too thin and then fill it with catchy melodies.