The English Beat, “Mirror in the Bathroom” (Sire, 1980)
The English Beat’s ode to self-reflection is set to a skiffling ska beat and a tight bassline that out-”Watching the Detectives” Elvis Costello’s “Watching the Detectives.” Plus, singer Dave Wakeling is playing a guitar that looks like an egg. This is back when the word “skank” wasn’t an insult, and having a sweet looking dude in your band for the sole purpose of dancing was never frowned upon. Now reflect on that, skanks. — Ryan Allen
Tags: The English Beat, Mirror in the Bathroom, Elvis Costello, Dave Wakeling
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