The Tourists: The Tourists (Logo)
Harry Doherty, Melody Maker, 7 July 1979
A DIFFERENT sort of rock album, this, and one that will perhaps confuse many people. The Tourists have a set of values that, on record anyway, is untouched by any of the contemporary trends, so if you're expecting an album that bows a respectful head to new wave, you're in for a disappointment. But The Tourists' own unique identity more than makes up for that.
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