Sophisti-Pop

The Sophisti-Pop manifesto

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We welcome Alex Mazonowicz back to the programme for an in-depth discussion on the 80s Sophisti-Pop movement - a sound characterised by horns and major keys and an image identified by tucked-in knitwear and cone-shaped hair.

1. The Look Of Love (Part I)    ABC    The Lexicon Of Love    1982    Nutron
2. Rip it up    Orange Juice    Rip It Up    1982    Polydor
3. Absolute    Scritti Politti    Cupid and Psyche 85    1985    Virgin
4. Oblivious    Aztec Camera    High Land, Hard Rain    1983    Sure
5. Walls Come Tumbling Down    The Style Council    Our Favourite Shop    1985    Polydor
6. Private Revolution    World Party    Private Revolution    1986    Chrysallis
7. 27 ways to get back home    Pale Fountains    ... From Across The Kitchen Table    1985    Virgin
8. The King Of Rock 'n' Roll    Prefab Sprout    From Langley Park to Memphis    1988    Kitchenware
9. Looking For Linda    Hue & Cry    Remote    1988    Circa
10. Break Out    Swing Out Sister    Break Out 7"    1986    Mercury