Latin Quarter - Toulouse (Arista)

I'm amazed that this band haven't been snapped up by a major record company yet. They've a whole batch of very tasty songs just waiting to be heard. Their lyrics actually mean something ("Toulouse" is about the exploitation of workers in France), while their sharp pop tunes are haunting without being obvious. (Paul Bursche, No 1, February 16, 1985)

Latin Quarter - I Together (Arista)

Stroll on, Latin Quarter graduate with first class honours from the Starship School of Rock. For once
they've let their po-faces drop and churned out this fine little belter of a single that should chart honourably. The lyrics are still probably about big bad Ronnie Reagan and the state of the world, but it's a stonking fine tune nonetheless. (Robin Smith, Record Mirror, June 27, 1987)

Latin Quarter - Nomzamo (One People One Cause) (Arista)

I don't give a damn about how worthy this lot are. The tune is putrid, and I baulk at political pontificating. Far too insipid to do anything for the cause, however admirable. (Nancy Culp, Record Mirror, April 11, 1987)

I've heard this a number of times and it's definitely difficult to get into. South Africa's obviously an in-thing to write about but Latin Quarter always manage to come up with interesting songs in their own right. It won't get played on every radio show, but when you hear it you'll definitely be turning up the volume button and will want to hear it again. Possibly a minor hit. (Simon Mayo, No 1, April 11, 1987)