booksmusicfilmstv.com Albums Reviews This is an album of almost crazy diversity, and acknowledged by many as 10cc's finest album - even above 'How Dare You'. Beginning with 'Une Nuit A Paris' - a musical in its own right, with 10cc taking on several characters replete with high-pitched Pythonesque French accents. Strangely strange. The second track is the immortal and sumptuous 'I'm Not In Love' - the massive overdubs, electric piano and moog, the vulnerable female voice repeating "Big boys don't cry", and, most importantly, Eric Stewart's lilting vocals, all give this song an awesomely ethereal, haunting quality, and a sound which washes over the listener in gentle waves. A title, in that usual off-centre 10cc way, written as a different way of saying, "I love you". 'Blackmail' is self-explanatory, and is back to vintage, quirky 10cc. Reminiscent, lyrically, of 'Headline Hustler'. Some interesting rhythms, too. 'The Second Coming Of The Last Supper' starts off with some bleak lyrics, and is a thought-provoking, if cynical, track about Christians waiting for Jesus to reappear. One of 10cc's most controversial songs - and this from a band who weren't coy anyway. This song is made memorable by the high octane jam session at the end. This is followed by 'Brand New Day' - a gentler affair with some beautiful touches. 'Flying Junk' is intriguing, with some powerfully biting lyrics relating to drugs and drug dealers, and mesmerising sounds. This album really sees 10cc at a consistently high level - musically and lyrically. 'Life Is A Minestrone' is a superbly catchy song, with daft, cheesy (ha-ha) lyrics - albeit very witty and clever. 'The Film Of My Love' is the second-best track on the album, after 'I'm Not In Love'. Beautifully sung by Graham Gouldman, it is magnificently put together, and has an authentic sound which could have come out of a '50s musical. A grand finale to the album. - Paul Rance/booksmusicfilmstv.com.
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