Dare I say this band's collective hairdos preceded them (not to mention the music)? Truth be told, this bygone Canadian export weren't nearly as edgy or enthused as their appearance. Looking like a glammed-up hybrid of U2 and the Replacements, Basic English's equation tallied out to be loosely akin to what the Rolling Stones were responsible for around the same era, albeit with less charm and an even greater deficiency of effectiveness. The ballad-esque "Images of Love" could pass for a weak Tattoo You or Undercover outtake, while it's bluesier and snappier flip-side "Outside the Law" incorporates a reasonable amount of rhythm and sway, even going to the trouble of throwing in a little harmonica. Two years after this single dropped, Basic English were scooped up by a major label, and an LP, Sweet Panic ensued. I wouldn't mind hearing it, but paying for it is another matter. A. Images of Love
B. Outside the Law
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