Any Trouble represents a pivotal bridge between the gritty pub rock scene of the late 1970s and the more polished New Wave movement of the early 1980s. Formed in Crewe and led by the prolific Clive Gregson, the band's sound is characterized by sharp, melodic guitar work and Gregson's distinctive, often cynical lyrical perspective on romance and social dynamics.
Their debut, produced by John Wood, positioned them as peers to Squeeze and Elvis Costello, though they maintained a more traditional rock-and-roll foundation. Despite critical acclaim and a signing to the legendary Stiff Records, the band struggled for commercial breakthrough, leading to several lineup changes and an eventual shift toward Gregson's solo career. Their influence persists among power pop aficionados who value their combination of high-energy performance and sophisticated, folk-influenced songwriting structures. Critically, they are viewed as one of the 'lost' greats of the era, offering a more earnest and less ironic take on the New Wave aesthetic than many of their London-based contemporaries.
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