Switching to the noted
Stock/
Aitken/
Waterman production team,
Peter Burns and crew brought it all together on an undisputed-'80s classic. Though arguably the singles hold up better in the end than the album does, there's no question that in terms of sheer hooks, fun, and drama,
Youthquake is a pure pop delight by any measure. No question that the band's over the top image had a lot to do with it --
Burns in particular dressed and posed in the kind of outfits and presentations that made
Boy George look like a missionary -- but all it takes is the first song to get any party going. "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" has an instantly catchy chorus, bright, kicky synth tones, and fantastic delivery from
Burns, right from the opening: "And I!"