LP - Unit 5 - Scared Of The Dark (Orig. on Clone Records)
"Scared Of The Dark" was included on Buzzbin Magazines "10 Albums Every Akronite Should Have" list alongside the Bizarros LP and "The Akron Compilation". Their favorable review went like this:
"Another band the likes of Belinda Carlisle and Susanna Hoffs should tip their cap to is the Tracey Thomas-fronted Unit 5. Originally released in 1981 on Bizarros’ frontman Nick Nicholis’ Clone Records, the album’s 12 tracks of catchy, Blondie-esque pop is definitely worth 40 minutes of your time."
Trouser Press also had nice things to say:
"Some members of this Akron, Ohio group were in an early incarnation of the Waitresses; Unit 5's vocalist, Tracey Thomas, however, is more from the school of Debbie Harry than the late Patty Donahue. The band plays sprightly, slightly synthesized pop with craft and dedication, making Scared of the Dark easy to like."
Who are we to argue? We're nobody. If you dig female fronted new wave, you'll love Unit 5's sole LP.
