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2 Men from London went on to become pop icons of sort during the early 1980s with some catchy songs. One main hit "There's Always Something There To Remind Me" was heard everywhere. The lead in on the song was so noteworthy, once you heard it, you knew who it was and that it was an instant '80s classic. Another song played quite frequently was "Promises, Promises" and still yet had more catchy lyrics and instrumentation throughout the song. The whole album is decent and sounds better than ever here on the 2018 remastered edition with good package and graphics, This is an eco friendly package with some information on the songs and the 2 men musicians. A good black and white photo is on left side insert, while the CD itself is white with graphics. Very nicely done.
Among the 2 bonus tracks are the 12" versions of "Always Something There To Remind Me (Jellybean extended remix) and "Promises, Promises" (Jellybean 12" dance mix)
I have waited for this original album to be released in it’s entirety for more than thirty years. This has made my holiday special. One of my favorites from 1983. The sound quality is exceptional and the extra tracks help me forget the last three decades. Thank you!
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2021
Strangely, the first track, "Always Something There to Remind Me" seems to have been mastered from MP3 or some other lossy source. The rest of the tracks, including the bonus remixes, are full CD quality dithered from 24-bit lossless. Any time I see something like (2018 Remaster), I'm inclined to expect modern quality, so I can't help but think that this was some kind of mistake. You probably won't notice a difference unless you're young and still hear frequencies above 16 kHz.
I've been waiting for a CD Copy of this album since it's release in 1983. I've never seen one till now. I played this record to death when I was a kid and have always loved the music. The CD Contains 3 top 40 singles and some great album tracks. If you are a fan of the band get this ASAP. The sound quality is very good and about the only minor complaint I have is that the Liner notes are skimpy and that the CD is in a Digi-Pak instead of a real CD Case. Overall though great stuff.
You may have most of the songs on other compilations, but the sound is excellent and sounds crisp and "new". It is nice to have the original US-release in its entirety and it is budget priced. I also had not heard the extended remixes of the two big hits before. Not sure they are on other compilations, and if they are, those compilations are expensive or out of print. This is a great CD!
I have had a copy of this album in one form or another since it's original release in 1983 and i love it now just as much as i did then. if you are into 80's synthpop and haven't listened to this album yet, it's definitely worth a listen.
Have loved it since my original vinyl copy. This is worth the price of admission for the various versions of Promises Promises especially the mix featuring a then unknown Madonna. The extra tracks are great, too.
①Always Something There To Remind Me (全米8位) ②Fortune And Fame ③When The Lights Go Out (全米37位) ④Voices In My Head ⑤Low Life ⑥Promises, Promises (US Version) (全米11位) ⑦I Could Show You How ⑧Emotion In Motion ⑨Burning Bridges ⑩Could Be (※1) LPでは①～⑤がA面、⑥～⑩がB面
【ボーナストラック】 ⑪A Very Hard Act To Follow (当時アメリカでは2ndシングル⑥のB面曲として発表) ⑫The Time Is Now (当時アメリカではデビューシングル①のB面曲として発表) ⑬Pit Stop (①の12"シングルB面曲) ⑭Always Something There To Remind Me (Jellybean Extended Remix) ⑮Promises, Promises (Jellybean 12" Dance Mix)
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