2008 release, the long-lost sophomore album from the British quartet, which has remained shelved and unreleased since it was recorded in 1981. Crystal Tips & Mighty Mice is a classic record, from one of the best melodic Pop bands to emerge from Punk and has songs which sound as fresh and frisky now as they did back then. A successful live band, commanding big audiences and touring with big bands, even having U2 support them, The Photos ran out of steam and imploded, leaving stunning songs behind them like a trail of expensive litter. The CD has been re-mastered from the original master tapes, and will be warmly welcomed as one of the great 'lost' albums of the early '80's finally seeing the light of day. Cherry Red.
B**B
Lost But Not Forgotten
Unusual title for the group's sophomore effort. I purchased their first album when it was released over thirty-five years ago when I was in college. There was not a bad song on it. This was the first time I had heard any other music the band recorded after their debut. Definitely worth it. Great pop hooks and arrangements. Too bad they never caught on in the United States.
J**E
Terrific CD, get them both!
The Photos' American release was like the best of the two Photos British releases in one album, but it's great to have this cd to complete the best songs on the American release. In fact, the two Photos CDs together make for a great evening of British new wave rock. Buy them both!
B**S
Five Stars
EXCELLENT new wave band..........EXCELLENT !!!!!!!!!!
T**7
Great memories!
I saw the Photos at York back in 1981 (I think). I still have the original album and Blackmail tapes! Brilliant group that should have gone on to greater things! This is a great album and deserves to be listened to!
M**Y
Five Stars
Waited years for this, and well worth the wait. A must buy for all Photos & Wendy Wu fans.
A**N
Fantastic!
I hadn't heard this album prior to ordering but it is now on all the time in my car! Shy is my favourite track!arrived wel packaged & on time
P**E
SIMILAR TO BLONDIE - BUT DIFFERENT
I am going to keep this review very simple and short in the hope of encouraging sales of the 2 CDs by The Photos by people who may not know who they are but enjoy Blondie. Plastic Letters: Remastered I had the pleasure of knowing Wendy Wu twenty years ago and listened to a white label she had. I commented how much like it was to BLONDIE's brilliant (and my fave blondie lp) PLASTIC LETTERS. I did not know at that point that The Photos were promoted as Britain's answer to Blondie. Wendy took my comment as the compliment it was. Now owning both Photos CDs,I am one very happy hard rock fan that likes the New Wave style of Punk also. I have given both Photos CDs a 5 star rating but Crystal Tips, for me is nearer 4.5... but it still rocks !!!Please don't be scared to try the music of The Photos. Plastic Letters: Remastered
I**N
Five Stars
Excellent album
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