Malgré les apparences, Microwave est bien le nom d'emprunt d'une classe de la Thomas Wosley School (petite école à Ipswich dédiée aux enfants handicapés) et de leurs professeurs. Que l'on raffole ou pas à ce type de disque, impossible de rester indifférent à celui-ci, qui réussit à sortir du cadre, comme peu l'avaient fait auparavant. Si le haut niveau des compositions originales (9 sur un total de 13 titres) suscite l'adhésion du jury, c’est l'énergie dont ont su faire preuve les élèves prodiges, la bluffante exécution de "The World Is Still Revolving" et surtout la richesse du projet - new wave décomplexée empruntant aussi bien au disco/funk ("I Think I'm In Love", "It's All Over"...) qu'à la pop ("Where Are You"), au reggae ("You're the One for Me") ou à la musique lounge (reprises 'fanfarisées' de "Imagine", "Sailing", "Memory" et "Summertime") - qui vaudront à cette classe pas comme les autres de se voir attribuer la mention très honorable.

Despite what it seems this is another school project album - a really special one with a lot of funky bass, synth and funny sounds... very much above average (could be a sleeper for some). This one was made by the pupils of the Thomas Wosley School (which is dedicated to children with physical difficulties), in Ipswich, with the little help from their teachers. The release date is unknown, but I guess it was recorded in the late 70's or early 80's. There are nine great originals (often as close to new wave and disco/funk as to pop) and four weaker but still-appealing covers in a more lounge style (you'll be pleased if you're fond of fanfare brass!). One track stands out for me: "Where Are You Love" for its stunning beauty and fascinating ambiance (not to mention that it features charming female vocals).  

I Think I'm In Love  

What Was the Bond  

Where Are You Love