Good tune but this release is all about the `B side`, or should i say `AA side`. Intensities in ten cities has to be the biggest unsung b side ive ever heard. Its also the best intro and build up to a tune of its era. Its easily and justifiably called the best b side to have been released, this in my opinion was Slam`s greatest creation apart from maybe `Eterna` which was a proper oldskool classic.

Not getting technical as the review before, this album was THE album of `89. It was so well put together both musically and technically it was untrue. The Roses were at the right place at the right time, changing their style from short haired black leathered clad rock stars (Sally Cinnomen) to suit the mood of the times, long haired care free mates in a band. It payed off and their debut album got recognition as an all time great. This is an album that you dont skip a track, just put it in, press play and enjoy.

Coming from Leeds the Bridewells were something new in every way. The so called madchester bands seemed huge and beyond reality at the time even though they had`nt yet made their mark.. The Bridewells were attainable, seeing them on various occasions in the Warehouse were truly exhilarating and a welcome distraction from the oldskool dance scene. Leeds for once had a band to parallel its competition turning Leeds from an unrecognised city of musical talent into a mainstay of UK music, the likes of DJ Dave Seaman and the band The Kaiser Chiefs added to this theme.

This was in my opinion the Bridewell`s attempt at the merger between indie and dance in the early 90`s. Most indie bands at the time were associated in one way or another with the oldskool dance scene as its now known today. Their remix of Whole Damn Nation was very good and was played at many an oldskool venue back in the day. It and they unfortunately did not manage to make an instant or lasting impression apart from the diehard fans like me.

Excellent record from an indie label that didnt get the credit it fully deserves.

This album may not be as hardbeat as Slam`s earlier releases but bands have to move with the times. I read the comment about `Felix da Housecat` and purchased `Kittenz and thee glitz` assuming it would be a much better album than `Year Zero` which i already liked.
My dissapointment was huge, why it was voted Muzik magazines album of the year is beyond me. Slam`s music may be softer but it pushes all the right buttons for me.