Compelling, alluring, impeccably dressed, vivid in both colours and shade, rich with cryptic, curious poetry and plenty o’ sharp pop hooks to drag your daydreamer soul in deep.
While there are standout tracks along the way, there is a palpable rift between them and the rest of the album.
For all its merits, Ministry of Love does come off like something of a fashion victim, sounding expensive but uncomfortable, looking good but doing little to stand out.