Kolin Timothy Zuver

On this day in 1983, Toyah released their fifth studio album, Love is the Law. It was the band’s final album before singer; Toyah Willcox embarked on her solo career starting with the album; Minx (1985). Willcox starred in a stage play; Trafford Tanzi during the making of the album and was about to star in the film; The Ebony Tower (1984). Happy 43rd to Love is the Law!

Singles from the album;

1. Rebel Run

2. The Vow

Outtakes from the album;

1. Baptised in Fire (b-side to Rebel Run)

2. To the Mountains High (b-side to Rebel Run)

3. Haunted (b-side to The Vow)

4. Moods (became Broken Diamonds)

5. Power (became Love is the Law)

6. Decorating (became The Vow)

7. Stone (became Dreamscape)

8. Koo (became Time is Ours)

9. Harry Music (became Martian Cowboy)

10. New Home (became Rebel of Love)

11. Rock & Pop (became To the Mountains High)

12. Miserable (became I Explode)

13. Viva Riot (early version of Love is the Law)

Other songs;

1. Be Proud Be Loud (Be Heard) (standalone single released in 1982)

2. Laughing With the Fools (b-side to Be Proud Be Loud Be Heard)

3. City People (from the Be Proud sessions)

4. Ieya 1982 (standalone single released in 1982)

5. I Believe in Father Christmas (performed on Pop Goes Christmas in 1982 and released on Mayhem in 1985)

6. Frustration (became Be Proud Be Loud Be Heard)

7. Are You Okay? (Became Laughing With the Fools)

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