I have really gotten into Roy Wood again lately thanks to getting a CD version of MUSTARD. MAIN STREET turned out to be a great surprise that should have been released when it was originally ready. However, STARTING UP is a different kettle of fish.It is extremely dated with its 80's production, approach and sound. It was a pretty painful listening experience for me and being a big Roy Wood fan (and huge ELO/Move fan) it pains me to say that. There's not much I would want to listen to again. I have heard comparisons to McCartney's PRESS TO PLAY and the Stones' DIRTY WORK (haven't heard it), but it mostly makes me sad listening to this CD. Press to Play is not one of my favorite Macca albums, but it's great compared to this.I can only recommend this for the Roy Wood completist and even then don't say you weren't warned.