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First, some hard facts about this young band. KTP formed in the early '80s, supported The Police on their US tour, and their second single (The Last Film) reached the UK top twenty. Not a bad pedigree, and 'One Step' ought to be good enough to give the lads a break into the Big Three.

Produced by Pete Walsh of Simple Minds reputation, it boats some great varied vocals and a really boppy beat. Equally at home on radio and dance floor, it should appeal to most tastes.

There are plenty of unusual touches to keep the interest, which more than makes up for the rather nondescript lyrics. With a name like 'Kissing the Pink', how can they fail?

With the Benson and Hedges Masters just over it seems an appropriate time to give Kissing the Pink a mention.

Their second single, The Last Film, was probably the best 45 of '83, in my humble opinion. Since then they haven't really come up with anything to match it.

Until now... a new single, One Step, is due out around now. it's a strong soul-sound type dance number, with all the clever electronics you would expect.

This year has seen the emergence of a new, streamlined Kissing The Pink, whose number now totals four. They are set to tour the UK in late February and March — so watch this space.

Many moons ago Kissing The Pink scored a Top 20 hit with the unbearably annoying single The Last Film I Ever Saw, which prompted several pop commentators to conclude that this was the worst band they'd ever heard.

Since then, mercifully, little has been heard of KTP. Until now, that is. It was with immense trepidation, therefore, that I put One Step on my turntable, pressed the start button and prepared for the worst. But shock horror, surprise surprise, it's not bad. (John Lee)

The follow up to The Last Film from a new four-piece Kissing The Pink — hypnotic both rhythmically and vocally — deserves some airplay, although I don't think it will chart. (Colin Craig)

Hard to resist disco-pop in restrained mid-tempo with lots of opportunities to sing-along as they tumble through this ditty. Their biggest hit to date came in 1983 with "Last Film".

Now down to a quartet the highly consistent K.T.P. begin their assault on this year's charts with an insidious piece of soulful pop which, if there's any justice, is going to be a monster. Superb stuff!

Smartly packaged electronic music. K the P always manage to produce a good beat -- this one is unexceptional but well worth a listen.

Their last hit was a long time ago, 1983 (The Last Film) but this catchy Motown sound-alike song should give them another. A slick piece of recording that could have been custom-designed for radio. (Paul Robinson)