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The Only One ~ β
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The Short Answer ~ β
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Waiting for the Great Leap Forwards ~ β
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With more instruments than ever before, Workers’ Playtime follows on from Talking to the Taxman nicely, with further evolution evident with the addition of a full band. Where the previous album had a fair mix of tracks between fuller band songs and the ‘one man and his guitar’ style he first became known for, Workers’ Playtime leans much more into a full backing track, meaning it sticks out the most among his 80s output.
While there are lots of really lovely songs, and ... read more
One of the times it was worth judging a book by its cover. This can be classified as a historical document, a look back at a time when communism vs capitalism was still a major conflict in our society. But besides the political messages, this is a tight folk album.
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Track List
| 1 | She's Got A New Spell 3:20 | 80 |
| 2 | Must I Paint You A Picture 5:28 | 87 |
| 3 | Tender Comrade 2:45 | 73 |
| 4 | The Price I Pay 3:30 | 81 |
| 5 | Little Time Bomb 2:12 | 82 |
| 6 | Rotting On Remand 3:33 | 72 |
| 7 | Valentine's Day Is Over 4:49 | 91 |
| 8 | Life With The Lions 3:01 | 78 |
| 9 | The Only One 3:22 | 80 |
| 10 | The Short Answer 4:53 | 84 |
| 11 | Waiting For The Great Leap Forwards 4:32 | 97 |
Total Length: 41 minutes
