The Go For It LP in '81 revealed more sophisticated songwriting and musicianship, and another step in the shift from punk to power pop. The Now Thenalbum of '82 alienated many of SLF's punk followers with its pop sound, and despite some glowing critical reviews, never got the recognition it deserved.
The band split in early ' But it is also unfortunately the best I think we will ever make. So I have decided to call it a day.
Instead of talking through our difficulties we wound up having fist fights. But none were as satisfying, or as successful, as SLF. Said Ali, "It wasn't until we got back together again did we realize this was the only thing we were ever completely happy with.
At this period everybody seemed to be getting back together again. The audience response to the reunion shows was overwhelming, with sell-out crowds larger than any that SLF had played in their original incarnation. The two shows at the Brixton Academy in '88 pulled in over 10, people over two nights. Fans from the U. Recordings from those shows were released as the See You Up There album and video, considered by many to be the best SLF live recordings ever. The response to the shows across the world surprised and delighted the band, and their following continued to grow, with younger "new" fans alongside the old diehards.
By '90 their thoughts had turned to reforming the band permanently and recording new material. But Ali decided his commitments would keep him from recording an album or touring. He officially left about a week before they were scheduled to tour Japan. Jake phoned Bruce Foxton formerly of The Jam , who jumped in at the last minute, and has been a member ever since. Although overall the LP's material was not as strong as earlier albums, it still served to satisfy fans starved for new SLF songs, and the subsequent tour continued the tradition of powerful shows where the crowd reacts "to most of SLF's numbers in much the same way as kernels react to a plugged-in popcorn maker," as noted in the Los Angeles Times in ' The album helped renew interest in SLF just as newer bands that sited them as a major influence, such as Bad Religion, Sugar, Rancid, and Therapy, were coming to prominence.
At the end of '96 Dolphin Taylor left the band, due to family and business obligations. Ian McCallum joined permanently on guitar, balancing SLF tours with solo recordings and performances. SLF released the studio album, Tinderbox,in '97 and toured extensively throughout that year to promote it. Stiff Little Fingers released the studio album Hope Street,in two different formats in Since they reunited in , Stiff Little Fingers have been releasing a new album every few years, and the discs seem to get lost in the constant glut of live reissues that pop up every six to 12 months.
It's a shame, really, because the band is still very good and at times great. Signing to EMI in the U. This, their second album on EMI, is actually better than their release, Hope Street , and should hopefully help the band reconnect with old fans while opening the doors for a whole new generation.
Still as energetic as they've always been, Stiff Little Fingers remain true to their original sound, although the punk edge has been softened a bit by age, perhaps? Burns handles most of the vocals and songwriting, but each of the members either has co-writing credit or sole writing credit on nearly half the album, adding a new dimension and depth to the band's sound.
Burns shines with the harmony-laden "Dead Man Walking," the rocking yet still touching Joe Strummer tribute "Strummerville," the energetic "Best of Fools," and the anthemic title track.
The distinctive guitar sound of the band fuels every song, with even more interplay than usual -- just listen to the first few bars of "Who Died and Made You Elvis" for proof. By the time the acoustic "Protect and Serve" finishes up the album, you'll be ready to hear it all again. They've released some fine albums over the last decade, but this is, hands down, the best SLF in 20 years. AllMusic relies heavily on JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to use the site fully.
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