Babylon and On is a showcase for Squeeze's continued dedication to craft, even as they navigated the shifting tides of late-80s pop. The album blends their signature lyrical intelligence with slicker production.
- The album was produced by Jon Kelly, who had previously worked with Paul McCartney and Kate Bush.
- "Hourglass," the album's lead single, became Squeeze's highest-charting single in the UK, reaching number 11.
- Despite its chart success, the album received mixed reviews at the time of its release.
Squeeze were a British new wave band formed in Deptford, London, in 1974. They are best known for their pop-infused post-punk sound and lyrical wit. Babylon and On was their seventh studio album, released at a time when the band was grappling with internal tensions and evolving musical landscapes.
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