[kj] Manchester University

[Leigh Newton]

I wouldn't say they sold out in the least. The
original ad did say "total exploitation" afterall.
Brighter is a fantastic album. 

Leigh


--- Alex Smith <vassifer at earthlink.net> wrote:

> 
> They may have been attempting to stream-line their
> sound, but they still sound plenty weighty and
> relatively inaccessible next to the chart contenders
> of the day (UB40, Simply Red, Style Council et. al.)
> 
> It was on BTATS where they completely "sold out" and
> chased the hit.
> 
> Alex in NYC
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: Jpwhkj at aol.com
> >Sent: May 8, 2006 9:04 AM
> >To: gathering at misera.net
> >Subject: RE: [kj] Manchester University
> >
> >If you think what KJ were like up to 1983 (i.e.
> Fire Dances), and what the music scene was like in
> 1985 when Night Time came out, there was absolutely
> no doubt that Night Time was an attempt at gaining
> commercial success.
> >
> >That said, it's one of my top 3 KJ albums.
> >
> >Jamie
> >
> >
> >
> >Alex Smith <vassifer at earthlink.net> writes:
> >
> >>NIGHTTIME may be more accessible than the albums
> that preceded it, but it's hardly "commercial".
> Can't say the same for BTATS, though (a fine album
> it remains, however). Alex in NYC
> >
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