But the song that more
than any other asserts that Natacha Merritt’s schtick has not
only been done before but done much better is “Through the Barricades,”
the title track from the group’s 1986 album and the final song
on Gold - the Best of Spandau Ballet. Here in the U.S. we did
not really notice “Through the Barricades.” While the chart
positions of the songs on this collection are dutifully noted next
to their titles (“Gold,” #29; “True,” #4; “Only
When You Leave,” #34; “Communication,” #59), there
is no alongside “Through the Barricades.” Perhaps the public
wasn’t ready for it. Who can stand looking directly into a mirror?
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