Colourbox

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Based on 1 review
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Based on 33 ratings
1985 Ratings: #212
August 12, 1985 / Release Date
LP / Format
4AD / Label
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80
AllMusic
The band's sole full length album was, and is, a lost treasure -- though much about its production and general sound firmly places it as a product of the mid-'80s, it was still a stunning debut which covers any number of sounds and styles with aplomb.
tha138
72

What a strange and fascinating debut that mixes soul and reggae with electronic, pop rhythms under the auspices of 4AD.
Open the box and dance with its colours.

CyberMollusk
83

*Disclaimer*
The version of the album I'm reviewing includes MAD 509 (a mini-album attached to this album -CAD 509). It's how I've always listened to it, and most CD copies bundle it in anyways, so it's fair game.

Really fun album. I'm a big fan of "Punch" and "Maniac", and their cover of "You Keep Me Hangin On" is my preferred version of the song. There is a couple tracks I am a little confused by though. I'm not against "Edit ... read more

th6oyzzk
88

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