The Sound of Sunbathing

The Sound of Sunbathing
UK cover
Studio album by
Released1979
StudioWessex Studios, London
GenreNew wave, power pop
LabelEpic (UK)
Columbia (US)
ProducerJoe Wissert
The Sinceros chronology
The Sound of Sunbathing
(1979)
2nd Debut
(1980)
Alternative cover
US cover
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Christgau's Record GuideB−
Smash Hits5/10
Trouser PressMixed

The Sound of Sunbathing is the debut album from the Sinceros, a new wave and power pop band from England. The album, with initial copies pressed on orange vinyl, was released worldwide and achieved moderate commercial success. This is the only album so far released on CD (via Cherry Red Records), the follow-up being Pet Rock. The Sunbathing CD was released on 18 May 2009 with the catalogue number CDM RED 396. One track from this album, "Take Me to Your Leader", has appeared on the compilation albums New Wave Hits of the 70's & 80's and Big Hits, Skinny Ties: New Wave in the UK.