She Was Only A Grocer's Daughter

The lead single, It Doesn't Have To Be This Way, exemplifies the band's transition into a more commercial, socially conscious direction. Polished brass sections and synth-pop textures define the sound of the era.

Political frustration serves as the backdrop for these danceable hooks. The result is a snapshot of the social climate in Britain during the eighties, packaged in a glossy, radio-friendly form.