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STATUS QUO
In The Army Now (Vertigo)

FOREFATHERS OF the now Legendary lost tribe of shambling bands, the Quo have always been renowed [sic] for their no-nonsense, straight-down-the-line, hard-hitting, socially-concerned approach to rock and their innate ability to push back the boundaries of acceptance. Admired the world over for their longevity, the Quo (well, half-Quo, actually) have finally returned with a vinyl tribute to the powers of American daytime radio programming and good old-fashioned 'entertainment'. Yes! THE QUO ARE BACK AND THEY'RE CACK!

Showing up some of the young crew of one-song wonders like the Wedding Present and Mighty Lemon Drops for the wimp-orientated pretenders that they really are, 'In The Army Now' sees the Quo in an MOR frame of mind. From the pathetic airbrushed imitation of the painting of Americans landing at Iwo Jima through the line-up (two Quo, three non Quo) to the country touches on 'Invitation', this is indeed an album worthy to be part-produced by that grand old doyen of pub rock, Dave Edmunds. THE QUO GO SLO! OH NO!

Have the Pastels ever written a song half as STODGY as 'Dreamin', or Stump written on [sic] half as overwhelmingly NAUSEOUS as 'In The Army Now'. Has Shop Assistant David Keegan ever spread his legs even a tenth as wide as Rick Parfitt? Why does it all sound like a castrated Roger Daltrey? The only relief on this record for old-time Quo fans like me is the single 'Rollin' Home'.

But, for the rest, it's no wonder they all hate each other!

The Denim Legend!

Image caption: The Quo coif.