'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