After the release of 1982's , the group became one of the most popular and talented acts in music. While that effort was a likeable though uneven affair, was, in short, a classic. This boasts a minimalist and artful sound, and rumor has it that the horn tracks were lost during the recording. So as a result is one of the most spare and effective albums of the '80s. The first track, the based and the bittersweet and pragmatic both feature lead vocals from . also marked the coming of age of the vocally gifted as a producer and writer. The biggest hit here, the poignant and spare is perfect, from its beautiful arrangement and flawless backing vocals to 's amazing lead. His prowess also makes the potentially overdone sentiments of come off instead as and effective. The last track, was written and sung by . With a great melody line, the song accurately attains a sense of longing as 's lead is particularly moving. Although and have appropriated segments of this album in every conceivable manner, the greatness begins and ends with this album. ~ Jason Elias