''Long Plays 83-87'' is the first

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released by Australian new wave band,

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. It was released in 1987. It included extended and dance versions of their previously released singles between 1983-1987. It was released on CD in 1990. It was released in

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under the title ''FunkyTown - The album''.

Reviews

Michael Sutton of Allmusic gave the album 4 out of 5 stars, saying: This compilation shows that in the '80s Pseudo Echo was able to combine dance music and rock & roll as deftly as its Australian peers in

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. Singer Brian Canham may not have had the snake-like charm of INXS'

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, but his brooding voice makes these songs sound more mysterious than they normally would. The lyrics are often superficial and repetitive; however, the hooks are dynamite. Pseudo Echo just wanted to get bodies gyrating, and ''Long Plays 83-87'' offers the perfect way to get into the groove.

Track listings

; Australian 'Long Plays 83–87' ; New Zealand 'Funky Town'

Charts

''Long Plays 83-87'' peaked at No.44 in Australia; however, ''Funky Town - The Album'' was much more successful in New Zealand, where it debuted at No.4 and peaked at No.1. It remained at No.1 for 3 consecutive weeks during April 1987.

Weekly charts

Credits

* Brian Canham * Pierre Pierre * James Leigh * Vince Leigh * Tony Lugton * Anthony Argiro

References