Arrows: Golden Arrows
Caroline Coon, Melody Maker, 8 May 1976
NEVER IN THE history of rock 'n' roll has it been more difficult for bands to get the exposure they need to break big and grab the attention of a large audience. The trusty club circuit has virtually closed down and anyway, touring, getting out on the road, is more expensive now than it ever was.
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