Are You Ready (Bucks Fizz album)
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| Released | 26 April 1982 | |||
| Recorded | 1981–82 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 41:06 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
| Producer | Andy Hill | |||
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Are You Ready is the second studio album by the British pop group Bucks Fizz. It was released on 26 April 1982 on RCA Records. The album was produced by their main composer Andy Hill, with other writers including Pete Sinfield and Nicola Martin, their manager. Included on the album are the UK No. 1 singles "The Land of Make Believe" and "My Camera Never Lies" as well as the follow-up "Now Those Days Are Gone". It was the group's most successful album, peaking within the UK top 10 and remaining on the chart for 23 weeks, eventually going gold.
Are You Ready received almost universally positive reviews, with Smash Hits magazine awarding it a 10 out of 10 rating. A number of reviewers rate it as their best album, as do members of the group. It went on to be re-released on compact disc three times between 2000 and 2015.