With their lopsided grins, and songs of a similar disposition, the 4 Of Us have wormed their way into many hearts since the release of their first album some eight or so years ago. They have now decided to reinvent some of their work from the past.

Off The Record, therefore, brings us eleven songs of rare quality, including two new pieces. We can thrill again to the sounds of 'Washington Down', 'The Girl Next Door' and 'Mary’.

With material of such quality, though, the question has to be asked as to why the band did't break through at a higher level? With songs like these, most bands would become world-beaters.

Enough carping. Off The Record is a fine collection.