Au Pairs Underrated post punk superheroes - I first heard the album(vinyl) back in 85 and thought they were quite clever. I ve been looking for the vinyl version since 95 and am glad to see it is on CD. The additional tracks are of course a bonus but the seet strains of Headache for Michelle and Armaggh stand the test of time. Forget about their obvious political sensibilities, the music alone is worth a listen.
A must have - When I heard Au Pairs in the early eighties, I knew they was what I was looking for: Intelligent music. They brought us a new concept in making and playing music. It s simply a masterpiece, and an advance for the music we ve heard during the next decade. Buy it! Please!
Groundbreaking and brilliant - Playing with a Different Sex, the Au Pairs debut is a stunning, numbing album. Tight beyond belief, the bass and drums hit a mile deep groove. On top, the guitars lay down soulful, screechy textures and the hyper-political, feminist lyrics cut deep. Run, don t walk to your stereo with this album, and listen close.