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John Waite Mask of Smiles (EMI) The ex-lead singer with the mid-70s power-pop group the Babys comes forth with his third solo effort. His 'B4 hit 'Missing You' brought attention to this man from both the critics and public alike but unfortunately this selection of tracks does little to justify longevity in the eye of the public. Make no mistake. Waite still possesses a unique voice, but this album does not really cut it. The single ‘Every Step Of the Way', the Smokey Robinson number ‘Ain’t That Peculiar’ and the pedestrian but melodic ‘Welcome To Paradise’ are passable but the overall results are too calculated to satisfy. SGE
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Rip It Up, Issue 100, 1 November 1985, Page 20
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109Records Rip It Up, Issue 100, 1 November 1985, Page 20
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