Dirty Looks may not have ruled the roost at Stiff Records (heck, they weren't even British), but I'll be damned if what these Staten Island power-popsters brought to the table wasn't every bit as potent at their more renown contemporaries. "Let Go" is a gripping three-minute slice of taut rock and roll, that's more viscerally persuasive than any Elvis Costello basher, and could practically wipe the floor with the Knack. "Accept Me" is equally flawless, exuding a less vigorous stride but just as indelibly catchy. Even with this much quality control at play, the Looks weren't entirely successful at differentiating themselves from the pack, yet toss on any of their records (including two recommendable full lengths) and tell me you're not an instant convert.
A. Let Go
B. Accept Me
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First heard these guys on a way-pre MTV video show on tv called 'RockWorld', ca. 1979 when I was still in high school!!! Saw them on the Stiff Tour 1980 in NJ after moving into Philly for art school-they were awesome live!!! Second album, produced by Nick Garvey is good, but not as good as the first album!!!!!!!!
Nice powerpop 60s chorus. another missed but found classic
I was apeshit for this record back when it came out, I found a promo copy at the local used shop. Do you by chance have the Stiff U.S. compilation Start Swimming? I no longer have mine, but it includes two live live tracks by the band. I've had no luck tracking down an active link.
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