The Cortinas - True Romances
Original Release Date
1978Release Information
UK LP 1978 (CBS - S CBS 82831)
A1 Heartache 4:48
A2 I Don't Really Want To Get Involved 2:20
A3 Ask Mr. Waverly 3:39
A4 Youth Club Dance 2:58
A5 First I Look At The Purse 2:28
A6 Radio Rape 3:49
B1 Tribe Of The City 3:39
B2 Have It With You 2:02
B3 I Trust Valerie Singleton 2:08
B4 Broken Not Twisted 3:01
B5 Take That Light Away 2:12
B6 Further Education 2:26
B7 I'll Keep My Distance 3:51
Chart Placings
NoneCredits
Dexter Dalwood - Electric Bass Guitar
Michael Fewins - Lead Guitar - Backing Vocals
Nick Sheppard - Rhythm - Backing Vocals
Daniel Swan - Drums - Backing Vocals
Valentine - Vocals
Additional Instrumentation:
Saxophone + Harmonica - Valentine
Various Percussion - Daniel Swan
Common Tart on Youth Club Dance - Juliette
Sleeve Design & Photos: Hipgnosis
Produced by Martin Birch
Recorded February '78 Central Recorders
Dedicated to The Ones We Love
Reviews & Opinions
PUNKY GIBBON: With now more than two good(ish) songs, there's no need to buy this weak LP, unless you want to hear their cover of 'First I Look At The Purse' and a slew of filler items that dip into the well of Dr Feelgood and 60s R'n'B without generating any sparks. 'Ask Mr Waverley' - a witty ode to infertility wherein the protagonist asks the Man From UNCLE boss for advice - sounds like a forerunner to the sort of thing The Members later honed to perfection, and is the standout track.
ALL MUSIC GUIDE: True Romances sounds more befitting of a bunch of middle-aged pub rockers than five teenage punk rockers.
RONNIE GURR, SOUNDS, 1978: True Romances is, to these cynical ears, a suprisingly good platter indeed. It shows that The Cortinas have grown up and that their music is maturing with them. A pleasant surprise and well worth the investment, if not financial, than aural.
JOHN HAMBLETT, NME, 1978: The musicanship is not uncommonly high, but it is acceptably competent....we must presume that they will grow into fine young musicians...either that or Oxford Dons.
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