Described retrospectively by AllMusic as one of the great postpunk records, a review by Record Mirroron its release said the bands critique of all forms of possession and sexual stereotyping assumes a devastating power.Themes include sexual politics and the torture of women imprisoned in Northern Ireland duringThe Troubles of the 1970s, as well as a stunning cover of David Bowies Repetition about domestic violence.It peaked at No. 33 in the UK, and features the single It039s Obvious, which reached No. 37 on the US Club Play Singles chart.Playing with a Different Sex is available on black vinyl and contains an insert.
