Yachts - Without Radar

"Without Radar" is a 1980 album by the band Yachts. Reviews of the album are mixed, with some sources calling it a "mediocre" follow-up and a "parting shot" from the band, while others praise specific tracks for their sixties-inspired sound and clever keyboard work. The album featuring a cover of "There's A Ghost In My House" (Holland, Holland, Dozier, Taylor), the song "Four Bright Examples" praised for its sixties-inspired songcraft and the work on keyboards by Henry Priestman on "Hey There Goes Another Man" is highlighted as excellent. Produced by Martin Rushent "Without Radar" is described as the band's "parting shot" after leaving their British label, Radar.

The Yachts first album (Yachts) had catchy melodies, well-written and funny songs that were perhaps a little hamstrung by their goofy nautical theme. Without Radar though feels more lush with heavier keyboards and songwriting. It is much more complex than the old bubblegum style. Actually, you could suggest thst this albums is somewhat progressive power pop. There are intentionally tongue-in-cheek lyrics, some cool solos and breakdowns and lots of hummable melodies. Humor and observational lyrics seem to be a part of the Yachts style and it works for them, even if it seems a bit shallow at least it doesn't take itself too seriously.

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A1 - Don't Call Us

A2 - I Couldn't Get Along Without You

A3 - Now I'm Spoken for

A4 - The Lush

A5 - Life Saving's Easy

A6 - March of the Moderates

B1 - There's a Ghost in My House

B2 - Out of Luck

B3 - Consequences

B4 - On the Bridge

B5 - Revelry