A Flock of Seagulls - The Best of A Flock of Seagulls [UK]

Some bands are best heard in concentrated doses or with compilations rather than a series of albums, which is exactly where A Flock Of Seagulls fit in modern music history. None of their full records can be described as classic, but they had some lovely singles that captured the early-'80s sound of Western pop music perfectly. Best does the trick for the band, perhaps including one too many nondescript numbers from albums, but otherwise putting the peaks of the band in a perfect package. The two most well known numbers lead off the compilation: "I Ran," a nervy, tense slice of emotional paranoia, and its thematic counterpoint, "Space Age Love Song," a wistfully romantic and nostalgic piece. Read More