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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Like the others say, a good furs record Dec 31, 2007
I agree with many here, this is one of the better Psychedelic furs records overall. It sometimes happens that a very good record fails to make the sales or recognition expected and "World Outside" certainly qualifies (As does "Loaded" by the Velvet Underground, one of the furs influences). Nearly all the songs are good, the production is maybe more "polished" and less raw than the early efforts. It is most similar to "Mirror moves" in this respect, but a little more raw and definitely more consistent. I have the first 2, "Mirror Moves", "book of days" and 2 "hits" collections. I saw them for the second time when this album just came out and they were selling the cd by the door at a place called Capitol ballroom. What a show, I remember them encoring with "get a room" and then "india" from their first- what a great way to cap it off. I can hear this album sounding fresh 16 years later with maybe some similar sounds coming from bands of today except that they lack the voice and lyrics of Richard Butler and John Ashton's intelligent guitar layerings... What a band.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
This is the Good Stuff! Apr 06, 2006
The Psychedelic Furs do not disappoint with their (seemingly) final and criminally-overlooked CD, "World Outside". The first three tracks alone ("Valentine", "In My Head", "Until She Comes") are worth owning the CD, not to mention "There's A World", and the other tracks. Don't really care for "Don't Be A Girl", but everything else on this album really shines. This is NOT just an album for the Psychedelic Furs fan, but should have much broader appeal to those who like well-made pop music. Recommended!
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
The Furs conclude in memorable fashion Jun 26, 2005
Although "World Outside" is probably too over-produced and over-stylized for its own good, and as compared to the band's prior albums, nevertheless, it is quite enjoyable, and continues the evolution of Richard Butler from post-punk/new wave artist to pop star (but check out the second "Love Spit Love" album which marks a return to his past!). I'm amazed that this album didn't receive more airplay, because I think many of the songs could have done very well on the American and British charts.
My favorite three songs on the album are "In My Head" (in which the band self-plagiarizes its main riff from "Like a Stranger" from "Mirror Moves"), "Until She Comes" (which is one massive double entendre), and "I Get a Room" ( reminiscent of "Torch" from the prior album). The other tracks are consistently good.
It's hard to understand why the band called it quits after "World Outside" unless, of course, the three principles just couldn't stand each other. Brothers who play together in rock bands often spell disaster. But, the Psychedelic Furs ended on top of their game, and the two Butlers managed to reunite with "Love Spit Love," releasing two albums that are quite good and don't sound all that different from their old band. Plus, the three Furs still get together and periodically go on tour where you can now see them in smaller venues.
Since I have now reviewed all seven Furs album of original material, and I kind of like lists, these are the songs that I would include if I were making their greatest hits album (notice no "Love My Way" or "President Gas"):
1. India
2. Sister Europe
3. Susan's Strange
4. Pretty In Pink
5. Mr. Jones
6. Into You Like A Train
7. Forever Now
8. Run and Run
9. The Ghost In You
10. Heaven
11. Heartbreak Beat
12. Midnight To Midnight
13. Entertain Me
14. Book of Days
15. Parade
16. In My Head
17. Until She Comes
18. I Get A Room
0 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Extraordinary May 08, 2005
World Outside is a great record. I saw the band perform this live in Portland, Oregon and it was one of the best concerts I've ever seen. The album was produced by Steven Street (who produced the Smiths, Morrisey, and others) and that probably accounts for its' excellent sound. The cover art was a collaboration between Richard Butler and Vaughn Oliver of 23e/4AD fame. Altogether, a real creative milestone that seemed to be overlooked by many. If you can find the video for "Until She Comes" check it out. It's brilliant.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
"under a moon that shines like it's day" Jul 21, 2004
A lot of Psychedelic Furs fans missed out on this album because the previous records Midnight to Midnight and Book of Days were not well received. They missed out on an excellent album. As much as I like early Furs, I am tempted to rate World Outside my favorite. It is definitely their most solid album. There is nothing weak on here. I can hit "Repeat All" on my CD player with no regrets. The slower tracks "Sometimes," "There's a World Outside," the single "Until She Comes," and, my favorite, the haunting "All About You" are among their best material. This album does not have the dance tracks like the Furs' earlier releases. There is very little saxophone. The overall sound is closer to Richard Butler's next band, Love Spit Love. World Outside is an excellent bridge between these two bands. Still, rockers like "In My Head" have resemblance to earlier Furs. So far, World Outside is the last Psychedelic Furs studio release. I hope it doesn't remain so but, if it does, they ended on a high note.
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