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Crazy Peoples Right to Speak

by Kajagoogoo

Released: September 30, 1985

New wave, pop rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

By this time, the band had shortened its name to Kaja and had become a three-piece following the departure of drummer Jez Strode in 1984. However, a resurgence of interest occurred after their appearance on the VH1 program Bands Reunited in 2004, leading to EMI reissuing their three studio albums. "Crazy Peoples Right to Speak" is the third album by English new wave band Kajagoogoo, released in 1985 by Parlophone.

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After the album's lackluster performance, the band disbanded…

After the album's lackluster performance, the band disbanded in late 1985.

The remastered version of Crazy Peoples Right to…

The remastered version of Crazy Peoples Right to Speak included four bonus tracks: two remixes of "Shouldn't Do That" and two tracks from the single's limited edition release.

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Shouldn't Do That

The album was not commercially successful, failing to enter the UK Top 100, with its only single, "Shouldn't Do That," reaching No. 63.

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Reception

The album was not commercially successful, failing to enter the UK Top 100, with its only single, "Shouldn't Do That," reaching No. 63.

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The Complete Album Story

"Crazy Peoples Right to Speak" is the third album by English new wave band Kajagoogoo, released in 1985 by Parlophone. The album was not commercially successful, failing to enter the UK Top 100, with its only single, "Shouldn't Do That," reaching No. 63.

By this time, the band had shortened its name to Kaja and had become a three-piece following the departure of drummer Jez Strode in 1984. After the album's lackluster performance, the band disbanded in late 1985. However, a resurgence of interest occurred after their appearance on the VH1 program Bands Reunited in 2004, leading to EMI reissuing their three studio albums. The remastered version of Crazy Peoples Right to Speak included four bonus tracks: two remixes of "Shouldn't Do That" and two tracks from the single's limited edition release.