The Works - From Out of Nowhere

[KarpetRydOFunk]

How many of you are familiar with this gem?

 

I have not been shy about how much I love Wall of Silence, and, as these guys went on to form said band, I had been after this album for a while. When I first got it I was slightly disappointed. I suppose I was expecting the same band. But The Works are not the same. Not exactly. I mean, there are songs here that could fit nicely on Shock to the System, but then there are some that definitely would not.

 

After giving this some time, I have been able to separate the two, and appreciate this for what it is. It is its own animal. And it is amazing!

 

I really wish these guys did more work together. I'm trying to hunt down a copy of their even older band called Mannequin. It's only on vinyl, as far as I know, and it isn't cheap. And, again, it is an entirely different beast.

 

Love Is A Dangerous Weapon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSTZxP9Lfvk

 

Wild Reaction

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUwytShxoPI

 

Dancing On A Wing

 

Broadway Jane

 

 

[KarpetRydOFunk]

Miss Perfection

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyNGSH2I8JQ

 

Slave to the Thrill

 

Fool to Love You

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=az50WmdhENA

 

Standing On Shaky Ground

 

Robbery

 

Sherri's Gone

[Geoff]

Been a long time since I heard this and I can't remember liking it too much if I'm being honest. As a gigantic fan of Wall Of Silence I was very keen to hear it, but honestly can't even remember it.