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I have mixed feelings about this one. They were clearly heading more towards commercial music after the success of "Duke" and "Face Value". This is a good, solid album. It is not their best but greatness does shine through on some of the material. The title track, Me and Sarah Jane, and Dodo are the highlights. Nothing else really stands out to me, though. "Keep it Dark" is a good tune and "No Reply at all" and "Man on the Corner" are just alright. Overall, a good album, and worth listening to. It is not the sell-out piece of garbage that people say. Also, Mike's guitar work is fine. I never understood why people don't seem to give Mike the credit he deserves as a guitarist and even as a bassist.