Aztec Camera - Still On Fire (WEA)

Roddy digs out his tried and tested chord progression, fiddles with a gruffer voice on the opening line before scampering back to more familiar territory. This and the rest of the Knife LP is an indisputable testimony on the deep, deep dangers of describing a fledgling such as Frame as a 'genius'. (Marvin B Macclefish, Record Mirror, November 17, 1984)

Still on fire or just an old flame? Roddy Frame's latest offering sees the Aztecs twiddling their fingers. The song's a dull harkback to Don McLean's 'American Pie' days and producer Mark Knopfler makes a dire mess of the group's usually chirpy sound. Matters are not helped when comparisons are drawn with the flip side – the late, great "Walk Out To Winter". It may be live and a bit leaden but it still cuts like a knife through the present material. Come on, let's get the home fires burning again. (Paul Simper, No 1, November 17, 1984)

On the back cover Mr Frame is sporting a v. expensive pair of flowery Scot Crone trousers (achingly trendy London shop) and can therefore be assumed to be doing rather well these days. This enjoyable, jerky and singalongable item should justifiably ensure he does even better. Thumbs aloft. (Dave Rimmer, Smash Hits, November 22, 1984)

Aztec Camera - Oblivious (WEA)

Oblivious is the word - that's how everyone stayed when this single first got released earlier in the year. And it should have been a monster. A delicate monster, mind. for Roddy Frame has penned a warm, mellow gem that jangles along with that '60s feel of singalong simplicity. Definitely one of this year's sadly underestimated talents, but about to blossom! If you stay oblivious that's your misfortune. (Debbi Voller, No 1, October 29, 1983)

Second time around - it was originally released on Rough Trade - and it still sounds as sweet. Roddy Frame's tender voice and gripping acoustic guitar work make this song a prized possession in anyone's collection. (Peter Martin, Smash Hits, October 27, 1983)

At last! A sign of character, Roddy Frame's writing oozes personality and his guitar playing is simply dreamy. The production makes them sound like a real group and all that's missing is that old amateur joy of heart. One day Mr Frame will find the muscular delicacy for which he's searching. Here he hasn't quite the song and he has problems with a rather offensive piece of organ playing. But he's still by far the nicest white boy on display. (Mark Cooper, Record Mirror, January 22, 1983)

Aztec Camera - Pillar To Post (Rough Trade)

Great hook, great lyrics and great production do not make a hit single when the voice is weaker than a Tony Blackburn joke. When nice Scots boys can sing, they'll have hits. (Simon Hills, Record Mirror, September 18, 1982)

Appealing song, with more than a slight debt to 60s beat music, strong in the chorus but inclined to limp a little in the verse. (David Hepworth, Smash Hits, September 2, 1982)