1982

CHANT NO 1 (I DON'T NEED THIS PRESSURE ON) - The band's second album opens with the first single released from it.  It reached Number 3 in the UK chart and although keeping with the Medieval sound of the debut album this track is New Wave funky Disco! Add the catchy chorus to this sublime 80s track and its a gem.

INSTINCTION - One of my favourite Spandau tracks, although a little repetitive it is anthemic funky New Wave Pop at its best.  Tony Hadley's booming vocal gives it an extra lift as usual. Released as the fourth single reaching number 10 in the UK.

PAINT ME DOWN - This is a repetition that I don't hink caught on as musch as other 80s tracks.  It isn't one of my favourites but its chorus can be annoyingly stuck in your head.  A New Wave "filler" although strangley released as a single.  It only Reached Number 30 in the chart and surprisingly was released before "She Loved Like Diamond", a far superior song.

COFFEE CLUB - Mostly instrumental track that has a movie soundtrack feel to it.  Lots going on and its a decent listen.  Unusual Disco Funk.

SHE LOVED LIKE DIAMOND - Criminally reaching number 49 on the UK singles chart, I love this song.  Tony gives a passionate, emotive vocal and the melody is really nice.  It has a strange summery Medieval feel but is instantly memorable as a New Wave ballad of the time.

PHAROAH - Another instrumental coming in at over 6 and half minutes long.  I think this was a chance for the band to have an experimental jam.  It is a nice listen with the odd chanted lyrics but not really a "grab your attention" song,  more easy going listen in the background.

INNOCENCE AND SCIENCE - Another instrumental, this time with an Eastern feel to the sound.  I think maybe this is why this album isn't considered a favourite among fans.  The overlong instrumental indulgence was not where the foundations of Spandau Ballet's legacy will be.  A little bland.

MISSIONARY - Sadly the album ends with this overlong, over 7 minutes kind of Gothic and Progressive Rock hybrud which doesn't match up to the usual sound and quality we already expected in the short time Spandau were around.  The fact is that the overlong indulgences scrub out the classic tracks, which is a shame.