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Ultravox Brave Evil Rumours

Paul Rambali, New Musical Express, 13 August 1977

THE THING about Ultravox is that they're ultra-confident — and cynical observers haven't failed to point out that confidence comes easy when it's backed by the assured promotional tactics of Island Records. When the band first came to media attention around the end of last year most people were somewhat wary of the ballyhoo surrounding them.

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