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". This was the only cover version recorded on any of Straitjacket Fits' albums. The album was well received, though the band were disappointed that the sound of the finished release failed to capture either their live sound or the intensity of their debut EP.Davey, T. & Puschmann, H. (1996) ''Kiwi rock.'' Dunedin: Kiwi Rock Publications. . p. 88 '' Rip It Up'' described it as having "tidal waves of sweetly distorted guitar noise that spill over and around the vocal harmonies."''Rip It Up'', January 1989 The title track and "Sparkle That Shines" were both released as singles from the album.

Track listing

References

Straitjacket Fits albums 1988 debut albums Flying Nun Records albums Rough Trade Records albums Dunedin Sound albums {{NewZealand-stub