The Kane Gang - Gun Law (Kitchenware)

The boys from County Durham have always had a social conscience and "Gun Law" doesn't deviate from the path of righteousness. By comparing the rough and ready justice of the Wild West with today's equally harsh economic conditions, it points the finger at those who grow fat on profits made at the expense of others. And as if believing that the message must be rammed home, "Gun Law" is a dramatic electric slab of Kane funk. It's tightly constructed, sung with great gusto and the spaghetti western-style opening is a neat touch. It won't change much but at least they care. (Adrian Tierney-Jones, No 1, March 9, 1985)

An uptempo beat spoilt by tomcat vocals from whatever-his-name-is. You should take a leaf out of your own book and respect the people who have to listen to this piffle. Terrible. (Marshall O'Leary, Smash Hits, March 14, 1985)

The Kane Gang - Closest Thing To Heaven (Kitchenware)

This isn't bad. Actually, it's a good song. Like The Detroit Emeralds which must make it Single Of The Fortnight. It seduces you more and more as the song builds. Ironically, the last single I review is the best. The first twenty seconds show no hint of what's to come. It has that magic that the Lionel Richie pile doesn't come near. Smooth as silk. The only record I'd go out and buy. (John Taylor [Duran Duran], Smash Hits, June 21, 1984)