A band with a chip on their shoulder about the suburban origins, the Members built their following on the pub circuit in Staines, Finchley and Woking before penning the knowing, relatable A-side anthem that helped them escape. Written by bassist Chris Payne, B-side ‘Handling The Big Jets’ tapped into ‘The Sound Of The Suburbs’’ taut energy (and weary evocation of Heathrow jets “crashing over our home”), but added a textural diffidence. It’s snaky instrumental interplay proved that the Members weren’t some fly-by-night, here’s-three-chords-we-formed-a-band merchants riding punk’s second wave but proper musos with chops – and yes, lead guitarist Jean-Marie Carroll could really shred. Both capture nascent producer Steve Lillywhite (brother of drummer Adrian) learning his craft on the job, while Virgin’s decision to press most copies on clear vinyl in a die cut Malcolm Garrett sleeve (designed like a TV screen) undoubtedly helped the Members onto the gogglebox for Top of the Pops. They joltingly swerved into cod reggae on follow-up ‘Offshore Banking Business’, ensuring it was a relatively short-lived stay.