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Fine Young Cannibals [Vinyl]

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I've owned this album since it was released. I was a hard-core 80s pop listener, and a lot of the music I liked back then is now fun for nostalgia purposes but little else. This album is a huge exception to that general statement. It changed the way I looked at pop music, made me appreciate the influence of soul in the UK and just holds up really, really well. Without it I'm not sure I would have found my way to jazz, soul and even country as quickly. Definitely worth a listen every once and a while. I'd say skip "The Raw and the Cooked," too. It's like this stuff with a disco beat.

I have been a FYC fan since the get go. Their music is just so soothing. Roland Gift's voice is great. You can really feel the passion that he puts into it.

The songs are great, in particular, "Johnny Come Home", the cover of "Suspicious Minds"(With Jimmy Sommerville[Bronski Beat/The Communards] assisting on vocals) and "Blue", along with the remixes of "Johnny" and Suspicious Minds".

Definitely one of the better things to come out of the eighties

This debut album by FYC is a true musical triumph. I too have owned this album for more than 10 years and I never tire of listening to it. This album may not have won awards like "The Raw and the Cooked," but, I find it to be the superior album. The album is consistant in its style and provides a coherent listening experience that is missing in "the cooked." This album is a must have for any music lover. This is one of those rare music collections which gets better everytime you listen.

Disregard the other review. This CD transcends time and like good Motown music will continue to be played over the years. I've had it for over 10 years and I like it more today than then.

This CD is unquestionably one of the greatest efforts to come out of the 80's. The band's soulful roots make this a timeless classic. You will not be dissapointed. "The Raw and the Cooked", sadly, was a mediocre, at best, follow-up to this masterful work. Roland Gift's many extracurricular activities may have been responsible for for the poor effort. In any event, don't pass up the chance to add this great work to your collection. You will cherise it for years to come.

Product arrived ahead of schedule and in excellent condition. I would definitely buy from this seller in the future.

... This is a great album, albeit very different from the big hit album "The Raw & the Cooked". "Johnny Come Home" was a huge club hit if you were cool enough to go out and party then (in the cool clubs, of course). And "Blue" is a crooner classic in the 80's for those rare times you slow-danced. I'll not give any other details except to say that this band disappeared too early. And maybe the radio played "She Drives Me Crazy " & "Good Thing" way too much, causing people to ignore their other great songs. Too bad. I heard Roland Gift was in the studio, so look out for something to pop!! ...

I don't remember which album received an award, but that the one that made a great impression on me. I'm generally a jazz and latin lover...but I remember hearing them a couple of years back where they received a grammy or two.

Who are you people out there who claim that this album is so wonderful? I bought this CD cuz I love The Raw and the Cooked, and I wanted to hear more from the Cannibals. This album was a complete waste of their talent. No wonder we never heard it here in the states. I still luv the guys as the great talents they are, but please, don't anyone else waste your time and money on this album.