''Ricochet Days'' is the third album by Modern English, released in 1984 by

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in the United Kingdom, Vertigo Records in Canada, and Sire Records in the United States. The album peaked at number 93 on the ''Billboard'' 200.

Reception

AllMusic reviewer Alex Ogg gave ''Ricochet Days'' a mixed review, saying that it began Modern English's "slow decline toward the status of just another synth band." He warned readers that "the material, though beautifully produced by the reliable Hugh Jones and boasting some pliable hooks, lacks the conviction and attack of old. 'Hands Across the Sea' and 'Spinning Me Round' are serviceable but hardly vital additions to the band's songbook."

Track listing

All songs written and arranged by Richard Brown, Michael Conroy, Robbie Grey, Gary McDowell, and Stephen Walker.

Personnel

Modern English *Robbie Grey – vocals *Gary McDowell – guitars *Stephen Walker – keyboards *Michael Conroy – bass, violin *Richard Brown – drums, percussion Additional personnel *Hugh Jones – additional keyboards, backing vocals, production, engineering

References

External links

* 1984 albums Modern English (band) albums Albums produced by Hugh Jones (producer) Sire Records albums 4AD albums {{1980s-album-stub