In 1980, Argybargy saw London band Squeeze developing towards a wider variety of styles such as the mini opera of Separate Beds, the full blooded pop of Pulling Mussels From A Shell and the swing of Wrong Side Of The Moon, written by Jools Holland and Chris Difford and sung by the former. ... Read review
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In 1980, Argybargy saw London band Squeeze developing towards a wider variety of styles such as the mini opera of Separate Beds, the full blooded pop of Pulling Mussels From A Shell and the swing of Wrong Side Of The Moon, written by Jools Holland and Chris Difford and sung by the former. With I Think I’m Go-Go Difford and Glenn Tilbrook succeeded in conveying the automaton like aspects of the pop start existence without falling into self indulgence, ... ...their contrasting voices.
Gilson Lavis was still present on drums, but the album saw the debut of John Bentley on bass after Harry Kakoulli had departed, later to resurface with ex Dart John Dummer in the outrageous True Life Confessions.
It was by no means as good as Squeeze or Cool For Cats, but Argybargy was still a good set by one of the most individual pop bands of the late 70’s and early 80’s. ...
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Album Notes: Squeeze: Chris Difford, Glenn Tilbrook (vocals, guitar); Julian \"Jools\" Holland (vocals, keyboards); John Bentley (bass); Gilson Lavis (drums).
Album Reviews: CMJ (1/5/04, p.6) - Ranked #7 in CMJ's \"Top 20 Most-Played Albums of 1980\".
Titles on disc 1
1.: Pulling Mussels From A Shell
2.: Another Nail In My Heart
3.: Separate Beds
4.: Misadventure
5.: I Think I'm Go Go
6.: Farfisa Beat
7.: Here Comes That Feeling
8.: Vicky Verky
9.: If I Didn't Love You
10.: Wrong Side Of The Moon
11.: There At The Top
12.: Funny How It Goes - (bonus track)
13.: Go - (bonus track)
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