The Story of a Young Heart

AMG Review of The Story of a Young Heart

Tom Demalon
All Music Guide

A Flock of Seagulls retooled a bit for their third album, The Story of a Young Heart, as Steve Lovell stepped into the producer's role and the band eased up on its heavily synthesized approach for more of a Europop feel. "The More You Live, the More You Love" is as good as anything they've done and gave the band one final chart hit. Otherwise, the best stuff is near the end and sounds most reminiscent of their debut. "Over My Head" and "Heart of Steel" bound along despite sounding thin, and they almost recapture their hyperkinetic glory with "Remember David."