Tracie Young - Invitation (Respond)

Although the excellent "I Can't Leave You Alone" was the hit that undoubtedly should have been, but never was, Tracie Young eagerly continues in her quest to prove that her pleasing voice and pretty face are a determined match for even Paul Weller's shadow. "Invitation" is a tender and touching (Anna Martin, No 1, October 26, 1985)

Tracie continues in much the same vein, with a song that's pleasant but ultimately ineffectual. Good to see the young woman putting her own pen to paper, and Camelle Hinds' vocal additions give a classy feel to a record destined for the wrong end of the top 60. (Andy Strickland, Record Mirror, October 12, 1985)

The Questions - Tuesday Sunshine (Respond)

Although improved by new recruit Maureen Barry's vocals and equipped with a warm, bright, soul-ly sort of song, this group still display more potential than punch. The question is: what's wrong with the sun on Thursdays? (Dave Rimmer, Smash Hits, March 1, 1984)

'Respond' - a calculated respect for the soul sound that makes me despond, frankly. Still, at least the forced passion squeezes a decent, very Boy George-like vocal out of Paul Barry and there's an overall infectiousness which suggests that away from Weller's fetishes they'd be as potent as the early Undertones. I've sent the sleeve note straight to Pseud's Corner. (Martin Townsend, No 1, February 18, 1984)

With their fingers out and the lovely Maureen in their line up, The Questions may finally have a hit on their hands. In fact, this record seems to be everything Paul Weller had in mind when he started his own record label - it's young, bright, clear, light, sweet and unpretentious. I love the record, but I'm not so sure about the relentless Respond advertising on the sleeve.. (Maureen Rice, No 1, March 3, 1984)

Tracie - Souls On Fire (Respond)

She sounds much more confident now, as does the song. In fact, at times she reminds me of Madonna, while the song has tinges of Wham! and JoBoxers about it. A big hit if you ask me. (Peter Martin, Smash Hits, March 15, 1984)

Tracie's past offerings have all been adequate hits, and while she's never lacked confidence she has lacked dynamism - the kind that characterises Madonna and Cyndi Lauper. Here Tracie competes with a lot more gusto, depth and huskiness. The little girl image has finally caught fire!

Tracie - (I Love You) When You Sleep (Respond)

Tracie has a nice voice but still not much clue about using it. Here she skips untroubled through an Elvis Costello song (written for her) when some of that much talked about (and much devalued) Soul is called for. If the record company really are delaying the album for a hit then they're in for a long wait. (Ian Cranna, Smash Hits, May 24, 1984)

As Tracie's last single "Soul's On Fire" turned out to be a bit of a damp squib, this is quite an important release for the Chelmsford singer. There should be no problem getting this one into the charts though - it's a gentle, simple, almost lullaby-like song penned by Elvis Costello. Her voice has improved greatly over the past year, and the tremulous quality is used to great effect in a way that puts me in mind of Mary Hopkins. Ah, those were the days. (Karen Swayne, No 1, May 26, 1984)