Love And Money - Candybar Express (Mercury)

Ah, now this is more like it. Produced by Duran's Andy Taylor (well, the poor boy has to make a living somehow!), Glasgow's Love And Money have produced a versatile chunk of endearingly sharp funk. Mean, meaty and menacing - this is the stuff singles should be made of (even if it is slightly reminiscent of Hipsway's "Honeythief"). Sample this delicious concoction and become addicted to the essential. 4/5 (Anna Martin, No 1, May 10, 1986)

Love And Money - River Of People (Mercury)

Less overtly aggressive than "Candybar Express" and less Hall And Oates than "Dear John", L And M's third shot should give them the shortest odds on a hit yet. "River Of People sees James Grant drawing in his quiff (metaphorically speaking), toning down the squealing guitars a mite and unravelling his most conventional rocker to date. Forceful, fixating and damned wearing on the toes. (Lesley O'Toole, Record Mirror, January 10, 1987)

Hoist the flags, chher loudly and abandon yourself to wild behaviour. Amongst this fortnight's somewhat tawdry collection of singles there is this gem by this Glaswegian group. You may remember that they've already had one undeserved flop with last year's rock-along "Candybar Express", which was produced by former Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor, but perhaps they'll escape such shabby treatment this time with this optimistic, soulful thing that swings along at a joyful pace. Very enjoyable, praise the Lord! (William Shaw, Smash Hits, January 14, 1987)