First of all you should be aware that this is NOT "LEXICON OF LOVE" which is the band's remarkable debut from 1982 (probably one of the best produced albums ever, and the songs are not bad either!)
This is a LIVE recording of ABC's hits from the late 90s when lead singer Martin Fry put together a touring band (no other original members play on this album) to tour the EU and the US. Like many concerts the performance starts off a little unready but by about the mid point the band is wamred up and in rare form.
The last few tracks showcase a top notch session band, Fry's still wonderful voice and the top notch songwriting of Fry and White.
A must for fans, casual folks should stick to any one of the many best ofs or the poclet sized best of "Lexicon of LOVE."
ABC was a guilty pleasure for me back in the 80's. Very stylish band with amazing production and strong hooks...sort of Roxy Music lite. They only toured twice, and this CD is from their second tour in 1997. It's good...has all the hits plus their songs from the 90's which were not as strong as the earlier hits, but not bad either.
