Phil Collins - Why Can't It Wait 'Till Morning (Virgin)

Tut tut, Phil - not another track from the album? Hardly worth buying, was it? Anyway, this is soft and sloppy like a badly set blancmange and should smack of tasteful elegance and cocktails on the patio, but is really just music to brighten up those dreary coffee mornings with 'er from Number 14. (Simon Tebbutt, Record Mirror, May 14, 1983)

I actually like his voice but this track doesn't come close to anything on Face Value. By the way, the art director who created the 'amazing' cliched photo on the cover needs shooting. (Gary Kemp, Smash Hits, May 26, 1983)

It's Immaterial - Space (Siren)

It's great to write a song about "Space" - it's an unusual subject and they've done it in a really novel way. It's almost sad at times - especially if you live in a built up city. The song's got that Talking Heads/David Byrne sound which I like. I think they're one of the best new English groups around because they've got intelligence and this is the best new song and the most original lyrics I've heard in a long time. (Gary Kemp, Smash Hits, October 8, 1986)

It's Immaterial never said they were going to conform to expectations and so the deliberately deadpan approach they adopt here is wilfulness personified. This is Itsy in funny peculiar and not funny ha ha mood, too slow and atmospheric to capitalise on "Driving" and never as charming as in "Ed's Funky Diner". Forgettable. 2/5 (Max Bell, No 1, October 18, 1986)

Paul Young - Wherever I Lay My Hat (CBS)

If fame and fortune smile on the deserving, Paul Young is headed for dizzy heights. Here's
a voice to shame even good singers like [Boy] George and Alf, while those [Spandau] Ballet boys aren't even in the same league. Truly gorgeous white-boy soul, and a cover version Marvin Gaye would be proud of. Move over, Tracie, you're behind me in the queue . . . (Maureen Rice, No 1, June 4, 1983)

The best British white soul singer I've ever heard. The power and emotion in his voice makes me feel so sure! The song is a traditional blues/soul melody in '60s style but the instrumentation sounds a lot like Japan. A duet with Alf should come soon. (Gary Kemp [Spandau Ballet], Smash Hits,May 26, 1983)

The story so far ... In the process of avoiding the lecherous advances of Tracie, Paul (27) dashes into the studio to polish off a single. Unfortunately dodgy production and arrangement smother his ooh so soulful voice. Will Paul find the tune he so desperately needs? Will Tracie find the boy she longs for? Folks, keep those eyes posted for 'Young Love' magazine. (Jim Reid, Record Mirror, May 26, 1983)