This song has grown on me over the years. Thirty some years ago I probably would have said I thought it was so-so. But I have come to appreciate it for many reasons. First would be the synthesizers, little nibbling tones scurrying out left and right, like those staccato beeps at 2:00, and that motorcycle sound revving away every so often. Second would be the catchy two chord guitar riff. And third would be Eddy Grant's voice. I love his accent, his 'oh no', 'out in the street' and 'we gotta rock down to' moments. Like Dylan, I enjoy trying to imitate his voice. 'And then we'll take it high-ah.' Eddy played all the instruments, too. It is definitely of the 80s, but it resonates more with me from this future perspective.
Finally, I always thought it was cool that Eddy had his Blue Wave recording studio in Barbados, used by artist like the Rolling Stones, Sting, and Elvis Costello.
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