Pelican West
Haircut One Hundred · 1982
66 min · 17 tracks · new wave
Joyful melodies and sharp, playful lyrics intertwine with vibrant new wave instrumentation, creating a quintessential early '80s pop sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Love Plus One — This track became Haircut One Hundred's signature song, showcasing their catchy hooks and lighthearted lyricism that encapsulate the essence of the band’s style.
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Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl) — The opening track sets a playful tone for the album, with its infectious chorus and clever lyrics reflecting youthful romance in a vibrant way.
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Fantastic Day — This track captures a sense of optimism and carefree joy, making it an anthem of positivity within the album’s overall theme of youthful exuberance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features catchy melodies and playful lyrics typical of early '80s new wave, with solid but not execution.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate playful instrumentation, such as brass and synthesizers, which enhance the vibrant new wave sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- joyful melodies for sunny days
- playful lyrics for lighthearted moments
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- for carefree gatherings
- nostalgic vibes with upbeat energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer heavy, introspective themes
- seek slow, soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 1, 1982, Pelican West marked Haircut One Hundred's debut album. At this time, the band was riding the wave of the burgeoning new wave movement in the UK, quickly gaining attention for their upbeat style and distinctive aesthetic following their hit single 'Love Plus One.'
- Stylistic neighbors
- The B-52's· Squeeze· Duran Duran
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl) 3:05
- 2 Love Plus One 3:33
- 3 Lemon Firebrigade 3:54
- 4 Marine Boy 3:28
- 5 Milk Film 2:56
- 6 King Size (You're My Little Steam Whistle) 4:23
- 7 Fantastic Day 3:13
- 8 Baked Bean 4:02
- 9 Snow Girl 2:56
- 10 Love's Got Me in Triangles 3:36
- 11 Surprise Me Again 3:17
- 12 Calling Captain Autumn 4:03
- 13 Boat Party 3:51
- 14 Ski Club 3:35
- 15 Nobody's Fool 4:57
- 16 October Is Orange (Day 1 & 2) 4:17
- 17 Favourite Shirts (12" version) 7:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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