The fact that one of its songs is called is quite appropriate for the double-vinyl ; while not perfect, it's definitely got some high points on it. Given the intentionally parodic reference to ' own two-disc sprawler, perhaps the semi-schizophrenia is perfectly intentional. Some of the numbers show the band following their original punk vein, but by this point the four (joined here by a new bassist, ) were leaving straight, three-chord thrash to the cul-de-sac revivalists. The album begins with a classic, a dramatic psych/punk surge infected with 's glorious croon, celebrating the joys of the night while steering clear of overtly-serious goth affectations. After that, things start to vary, but tracks of note are still thick on the ground, including a nicely barbed take on culture with some harpsichord to match, and the goofy but still enjoyable Regardless, things get a bit restful at points, and while often steps forward to continue carrying it along, sometimes even the band isn't happy with the results. has always carried the credit "overproduced by " because they felt the guest synth player did just that! However, the final two studio tracks are doozies: a / -sung romp with a great chorus, and the sidelong perhaps the most unlikely thing ever did. That said, it's still a surprisingly good blast, a tour de force for particularly and a chance for the band to try everything from straightforward rock to gentler atmospherics. ~ Ned Raggett