Picture Book — Simply Red

This record features a notable version of Money's Too Tight (To Mention) by The Valentine Brothers, which became an anthem for mid-eighties economic concerns. Mick Hucknall leads the band through a set that marked a quick rise to prominence.

Stewart Levine produced the sessions, balancing blue-eyed soul with pop sensibilities. The music sits at the intersection of post-punk vigor and refined R&B, resulting in a sound that resonated with radio audiences throughout 1985.