In 1988, the single "Peek-a-Boo" marked a musical departure from her previous work, anticipating hip hop-inspired rock with the use of samples. The song was praised by "NME" as "oriental marching band hip hop with farting horns and catchy accordion" and hailed by "Melody Maker" as "a brightly unexpected mixture of black steel and pop disturbance". The "Peepshow" album received a five star review in "Q" magazine. The ballad "The Last Beat of My Heart" issued as a single, saw her exploring new ground with accordion and strings.