"Things Can Only Get Better" was Howard Jones's first single for WEA Records, following his success with the independent label Cherry Red. It marked his transition to a major label and further cemented his status as a leading figure in the synth-pop movement.
- The single was produced by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley, who had previously worked with artists like Madness and Elvis Costello.
- "Things Can Only Get Better" reached number 10 on the UK Singles Chart in early 1985.
- The song's optimistic message and catchy synth melodies became a hallmark of Howard Jones's sound during this period.
Howard Jones is a British singer, songwriter, and musician known for his synth-pop and new wave music. He rose to prominence in the mid-1980s with a series of chart-topping hits.
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