The second
Giorgio Moroder collaboration of
Sparks' career doesn't have quite the emphasis on
Moroder trademarks compared to its predecessor; he has only two songwriting credits here, while the Mael brothers take most of them alone. Still, the breakout single "When I'm with You" and "Just Because You Love Me" have an ineffable disco stomp and the requisite cymbal slaps on the offbeat, while "Noisy Boys" and "Stereo" have an experimental, laddish feel that looks past disco into '80s synth-pop and new romantic. Though disco fans can feel safe with
No. 1 in Heaven, those more interested in new wave would be well served to pick up
Terminal Jive first. ~ John Bush