ABC - The Lexicon of Love

I've lived long enough that I have gone through a lot of phases with all kind of performers. But my love for this record has remained constant since it first came out. It's everything Rick Astley or Spandau Ballet ever wanted to be. Or Bryan Ferry for that matter. If you're white English boys trying to make a Philadelphia soul record with string sections and the whole nine yards, then you have got to be bold. This is easily bold enough. Unlike all their later records, which all stink. Amazing, isn't it? Every song on this one is great, and every other song they ever did fills me with disgust over its weakness. Just play this and be happy.