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Ph.D. – Ph.D. (VG+/VG+)
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Ph.D. is an LP by Ph.D. from 1981 released on the Atlantic, WEA label.
About this album
Ph.D.'s self-titled debut is a sharp, melodically driven slice of early-1980s British synth-pop. Issued in 1981, the album brought together singer Jim Diamond, keyboard player Tony Hymas and drummer Simon Phillips, balancing sleek electronic textures with strong pop hooks and a more soulful edge than many of its contemporaries. Its best-known song, I Won't Let You Down, became an international hit and gave the trio lasting recognition, while tracks such as Little Suzi's On The Up show their knack for concise, radio-ready songwriting. The record remains a notable example of how synth-pop could be polished, emotional and commercially immediate at once.
Genre: Pop & Rock
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A1 Little Suzi'S On The Up
A2 War Years
A3 Oh Maria
A4 Oo Sha Sha
A5 I Won'T Let You Down
B1 There'S No Answer To It
B2 Poor City
B3 Up Down
B4 Hollywood Signs
B5 Radio To On