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's first full-length release, 1986's
was a far more focused affair than their self-titled debut EP from 1985, but the band was still honing their original and genre-spanning sound. While it would not be perfected until their 1988 release
,
remains an important musical stepping stone for
. Few other bands at the time (perhaps only
) were attempting to merge different musical styles together as they were. Ska, funk, and punk rock are again put into the musical blender this time around, along with often thought-provoking lyrics, resulting in several strong compositions. The opening track
is an enjoyable, stomping little ditty for which a rarely aired video clip was filmed, while other highlights include the up-tempo numbers
and
the Caribbean-tinged
the desperate plea of
and the gorgeous ballad
Also featured are the funk-workouts
the furious punk-rocker
and the goofy, album-closing instrumental
~ Greg Prato