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Penthouse & Pavement

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I bought the remastered version just to find a major error in the remastering of the title song "Penthouse and Pavement". It made me wonder if any one was paying attention to what they were doing in remastering this great album. About one minute into the song "Penthouse and pavement" all the highs drop out of one speaker for about five seconds and then return. I own this on vinal and an original pressing of the cd and this error is not in the master tapes. I thought maybe it was just on the downloadable mp3, but found this error on other websites where this album is sold. If it weren't for a couple annoying glitches I would have given this 5 stars.

WOW - WOW !!! I have heard a new god! This remaster is beyond comparison. How could I be shocked since the BEF guys behind Heaven 17 were involved with this project - the aural landscape provided in this release is mind expanding. No need for a crappy stepped on X pill. This is a masterpiece. Fresh musical experimentation in the early 80s - truly amazing. As a huge Human League fan, I can only say that, now - without a doubt - H-17 had the soul and energy; if Phil and Martyn could get over whatever happened ...... Am waiting for the 2 other Heaven remasters. This is ear candy with a smart kick in the head and two in each hip. Truly, absolutely groundbreaking - and brilliant.

A defining moment of white synth funk! Post-split musical half of early Human League hit the heights with this left-wing electrofunk. Great bass playing, some of the best synthesizer usage since "Travelogue" and some classic lyrics! "Fascist Groove Thang" is (still) a song for our times and "We're Going To Live For A Very Long Time" CAPTURES the religious right - then nails them to the side of the barn! What's the best synth funk album of all time? The Height of Fashion But the lyrics here admittedly wipe the floor with Fashion.