Any Trouble – Wheels In Motion
Any Trouble – Wheels In Motion
Any Trouble – Wheels In Motion
Released in 1981, Wheels In Motion is the acclaimed second album from British new wave favourites Any Trouble, further showcasing the band's gift for intelligent songwriting, jangly guitar melodies, and infectious power pop. Fronted by the exceptional Clive Gregson, the album builds on the band's pub rock roots while embracing the melodic sophistication that made them one of the UK's most underrated acts of the early 1980s.
Produced during the height of the new wave era, Wheels In Motion combines crisp production with sharp lyrics, memorable hooks, and polished musicianship. Gregson's songwriting effortlessly blends humour, romance, and emotional honesty, while the band's tight performances create a sound that sits comfortably between power pop, rock, and country-influenced new wave.
The album opens with the upbeat "Trouble With Love," before moving through melodic highlights including "Open Fire," "As Lovers Do," and the reflective "Walking In Chains." The beautifully written "Dimming Of The Day" provides one of the album's emotional high points, while side two continues with standout tracks such as "Another Heartache," the anthemic "To Be A King," the energetic "Power Cut," the atmospheric "Eastern Promise," and the uplifting closer "The Sun Never Sets." Throughout the album, the band's blend of jangling guitars, catchy choruses, and thoughtful lyrics makes every track memorable.
Although Any Trouble never achieved the commercial recognition of many of their contemporaries, Wheels In Motion is now regarded as one of the hidden gems of the British new wave movement. Perfect for fans of Elvis Costello, Squeeze, Nick Lowe, Joe Jackson, Rockpile, and Graham Parker, this album is an essential addition to any power pop, pub rock, or new wave vinyl collection.
Tracklist
Side A
- Trouble With Love
- Open Fire
- As Lovers Do
- Walking In Chains
- Dimming Of The Day
Side B
- Another Heartache
- To Be A King
- Power Cut
- Eastern Promise
- The Sun Never Sets
Record Details
| Label | Stiff Records |
| Catalogue Number | SEEZ 37 |
| Year of Release | 1981 |
| Country of Pressing | UK |
| Speed | 33 RPM |
| Decade | 1980's |
| Media Condition | VG+ |
| Sleeve Condition | VG |
| Format Notes | Vinyl LP |
Details
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