I really really fucking love this band, although I'm only familiar with a handful of their earlier stuff. Kimono was my point of entry - what an incredible album, and to think it came out the same year as the similarly brilliant Propaganda! - and I think at this point in time my favourite album is Angst in my Pants. Mickey Mouse is an absolute joy of a tune, and I adore tunes like Sherlock Homes and Moustache.
Their album covers/titles are among some of my favourites as well, particularly the striking cover art for Indiscreet and Propaganda (shown below), and the title Gratuitous Sax and Senseless Violins which is just mind-blowing to me. The wit and and bravado that permeates through their extravagant music, genius lyricism and press photos is very enviable indeed. They seem to have a way of taking "not taking themselves seriously" very seriously and it pays off immensely. They're just so fucking cool.
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I have tried listening to some of their more recent stuff, like Exotic Creatures of the Deep, but the songs just didn't seem to carry the hard-hitting pomp of their earlier work. If anyone cares to point me in the direction of the better stuff from the mid-90s onwards, I'd be very appreciative!
I've always avoided the 80's albums, am i missing anything great?
The above-mentioned Angst in my Pants is a total belter aye.