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On this day, 23 July 1990, Scottish band Aztec Camera played Cardiff’s St David’s Hall. The band or more notably leader and songwriter Roddy Frame had just released his fourth album Stray.
Stray was praised for its diversity of songs and styles, and for the assured nature of Roddy Frame's lyrics (which had been considered the weak-point of some of his earlier material). Its understated production was also received positively, particularly coming after the group's previous album Love, which sold well in the United Kingdom but had been criticised by some for being too sanitised and glossy.
Review - South Wales Echo
Stray peaked at No. 22 in the UK Albums Chart. The single "Good Morning Britain", a collaboration with Mick Jones, reached No. 19 in the UK Singles Chart.
Stray Tour Band (1990)
Roddy Frame – guitar, vocals
Eddie Kulak – keyboards
Gary Sanford – guitars
Clare Kenny – bass guitars
Frank Tontoh – drums
