they are a dementedly stupid idea/pose for a band, really. Especially what with their China festish and a dim 80s "oh yah, the Orient is so mysterious and cool, yknow. As am I"
but
dammit
they are amazing

total glam rock babes
then
duran duran's even gayer little sister
then
serious musos with head bogglingly lush and beautiful pop music
and
OMG....Ghosts
a definite contender for least singley top5 single ever
from Adolescent Sex to Nightporter in a few years is wayyyy impressive

I am buying Sylvian's solo records at the mo

How the fuck did that pop tart turn into a Brian Eno / Harold Budd type?
Who cares.

Reform right now.
Now.
This instant.

and hey fretless bass is not necessarily a baseless threat

10/10