The Rich Kids: Music Machine, London
Harry Doherty, Melody Maker, 28 October 1978
UNTIL THE RICH KIDS get a few things into perspective – the rather misbegotten and amusing attitude, for instance, that their music goes above the heads of their audience, I fear that they will miss the boat and become also-rans before even getting into their stride.
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