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10cc had already hit their stride before this album, so they deserve credit for stretching the boundaries of their genius even further. Like many, I fell in love with "I'm Not In Love" first, awed by both the quality of the song and the ethereal multi-voice arrangement behind it. I then proceeded to fall in love with every other song in turn and I still think of it as having a hierarchy of greatness: no. 2, "Life Is A Minestrone"; no. 3 "The Second Sitting For The Last Supper"...etc. Each track is distinct. Some, such as "Blackmail", are unique.As for the ambitious, three-part "Un Nuit A Paris", I read a claim that it was considered as a possible single and that it influenced Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" which was recorded several months later. Regardless of the truth of this, I'm glad it wasn't released and I'm sick of hearing "Bohemian Rhapsody".More to the point, if you want guaranteed quality pop, this album will do the trick.

Rating: 5 out of 5

Ratings only go to five stars? I LOVE this album! Every band worth its salt has a defining moment in its career. 10cc had several - and this album is the zenith of them all. Freed from the clutches of Jonathan King - musically - the change of pace from the previous studio album "Sheet Music" was marked, yet it's unmistakeably 10cc. Most will know "I'm not in Love" as the lead track but it is a real struggle to find any track that is less than excellent on this album. And don't forget all those intro' and fade overdubs on the track were done on 1970's equipment, like running the space shuttle, with a full compliment of tiles, on a pack of D size batteries. "Une nuit @ Paris" (Godley and Creme in full technicolour), "Blackmail" - what a track - "Brand New Day" and the superb pastiche "Film of my love" - all 11/10 efforts included here...and there's more. There was only one more "proper" 10cc album after this - "How dare you" - actually, that's not fair because the 10 out of Ten and Windows in the jungle phase wasn't bad - but to have any real understanding of pop rock in the 1970's, you need to own this album. I have three (legit) copies...but don't be caught with less than one.

Rating: 5 out of 5

A Classic work of art by a witty and articulate band. The creative writing of Graham,Eric, Lol and Kevin is the pinnacle of their careers. The timeless classic 'Im Not in Love' is superb and deserves to be in everyones record collection. A witty classic 'One Night in Paris' will never be forgotten once listened to. I am a fan of all 10cc work and this is the best, the CD should be preserved as it will live for ever. A five star performance from a 10 star band.

Rating: 5 out of 5

This is one of those albums that just grabs you. Absolutely superb lyrics and musicianship although the jokes are a wee bit hard to get for the uninitiated!

Seriously up there among the best ever albums.

Rating: 5 out of 5

I love this album, as I love all of their albums. But why does no-one alse mention the briliant song 'Film of my Love'. This is the track that I always return to. It is 10cc at their cleverest and best, and most surely one of the 'catchiest' songs ever recorded. Although a little more upbeat, it is equal to I'm Not In Love' in every department.

Rating: 5 out of 5