On
Love Spit Love's eponymous debut,
Richard Butler tried too hard to break from the legacy of
the Psychedelic Furs, and the result was a stiff, awkward record that only ccasionally hit its target. For
Love Spit Love's second album,
Trysome Eatone,
Butler decided to rely on the darkly seductive blend of arty post-punk and glam-rock that was
the Furs' trademark. It's partially nostalgia, but he was able to update the
Furs sound with a sharp, clever production and the occasional electronic or alternative flourish. It evokes the '80s without slavishly recreating the sound, but
Trysome Eatone manages to be more than a guilty pleasure for longtime
Furs fans because of
Butler's solid craftmanship. Many of the album's songs are well-written and memorable, resulting in a record that represents a return to form for one of the early '80s' most distinctive artists. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine