Comments for Squeeze, Ridiculous

An album that reaffirms the brilliance and longevity of the Difford/Tilbrook writing partnership. Considerably more upbeat in tone than 1993's Some Fantastic Place album. The album has all the elements of a classic Squeeze album- clever lyrics, melodies to kill for, excellent performance and production by the band. Despite of this the band have been dropped by A&M. The album will now gain a U.S release on the I.R.S. label some time in May. This will be accompanied by Difford and Tilbrook acoustic gigs, followed by a full-blown Squeeze tour in the summer.

RIDICULOUS is yet another great pop album by Squueze. This time around they have opted for a lusher sound than they used on the brilliant SOME FANTASTIC PLACE. However, the sound does not fall into the muddled tones that characterized the album PLAY. On some of the track Squueze even sounds a little like Crowded House, although with Difford and Tilbrook providing vocals the Squeeze imprint is never lost. Highlights include "Grouch of the Day", "This Summer", the Keith Wilkinson tune "Got To Me", "Daphne", the truly lovely "Temptation for Love" and "Electric Trains." A track that deserves special mention is entitled "Great Escape" which might just be the finest work ever done by one of the finest pop bands there is.

Note : Catalog number of Japanese release : CD POCM-1149 (Polydor label) , Bonus Tracks : 15 End Of A Century(Live)/ 16 Periscope/ 17 Cracker Jack

Note: This album is not a domestic release in the US, but is well worth the search.Don`t call it a comeback! If you`re looking for another East Side Story, then pull out your copy of East Side Story. This album brings the band out of the pub rock vein of their last album (Some Fantastic Place), but doesn`t quite have the excesses of Cosi Fan Tutti Frutti or Play. The sound is evolving, but always recognizable as Squeeze, with 13 prime examples of the inimitable stylings of Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook and one terrific track written by bassist Keith Wilkinson. There`s a little something for everyone here, starting with the energetic Electric Trains, which is "classic Squeeze," to the smooth and slick (and yes, funky) Fingertips, the rock anthemic Walk Away, and the pretty Temptation for Love (a duet with Cathy Dennis). The boys bring the listener through their musical world, proving their versatility. A great welcome is the voice of Difford, who sings lead on 4 tracks (I didn`t know how much I missed his voice until I heard it on new tracks). Drums are played this time `round by Kevin Wilkinson (no relation to Keith). This is real musical pleasure, sure to please anyone who already likes Squeeze, as well as attract a new slough of fans.

I like this album - it's my second favourite one. However, urm.. due to a little accident I don't have the lyrics for Heaven Knows, so if someone could e-mail them to me I'd be greatful.