Sad Cafe-Facades (1979)

Sad Cafe were another of those unclassifiable bands that navigated between melodic pop-rock and art rock. Formed in the mid-70s in Manchester, they had several high-impact hits such as "Every Day Hurts", "Strange Little Girl", "My Oh My", and "I'm in Love Again", reaching high positions on the UK charts. Their lineup consisted of Paul Young (vocals), Ian Wilson (guitar), Vic Emerson (keyboards), Ashley Mulford (guitar), John Stimpson (bass), and Tony Cresswell (drums). In 1977, under the RCA label, they released their debut album, "Fanx Ta-Ra", in which their refined style of harmonious pop-rock caught the attention of critics and audiences in Britain and Europe. With their next album, "Misplaced Ideals" (1978), they maintained their status as a promising band, creating another magnificent album of great melodies with irresistible vocals, complemented by excellent and sophisticated instrumentation. "Facades", released a year later, was produced by the renowned 10cc member Eric Stewart, resulting in their most eclectic work, ranging from the melodic hard rock sounds of "Take Me To The Future" to complex compositions like "The World", passing through the catchy pop-rock of "Little Girl", the grandiose melodies of "Nothing Left Toulouse", and the sublime mid-tempo of "Get Me Outta Here".