Deacon Blue are a Scottish pop-rock band formed in Glasgow in 1985, fronted by singer-songwriter Ricky Ross.

Formed in Glasgow in 1985; debut album Raintown released in 1987; fronted by Ricky Ross; notable songs include "Dignity" and "Real Gone Kid".

A five-star review that praises Deacon Blue's 1987 debut Raintown for its melodic-lyrical balance and portrayal of urban alienation. Ricky Ross's songwriting and the album's mix of pop, soul balladry and country touches are highlighted. The review calls Raintown one of the most significant debut albums of the 1980s.

For:Fans of 1980s British pop/rock, melancholic songwriting, and sophisti-pop.

 The ticking of the rain on the windows of buildings in Glasgow is not a sweet sound; it is the obsessive rhythm that marks the monotonous symphony of an urban devastation from which it is difficult to escape.

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