The story
An 80s rock band from Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
This is not the same Lines from Long Island that I featured a few years back, nor is it the slightly more renowned Brit post-punk act of the same name. Nope, these Lines were jotted down in the environs of Boston a good three decades ago. A highly competent and polished wave/power-pop quintet steeped in '80s synthy nuances, (the) Lines were helmed by one Eric Hafner, who had an occasional propensity for hitting an unmistakable Ric Ocasek-like timbre (check out the title track if you want to call my bluff). Standby's key saving grace is that it's every bit as much fun as it is derivative. Considering it's a product of such an excess-fueled era to begin with, this is one you're liable to love or hate. And with that, enjoy (or not). - Wilfully Obscure
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