Claim: Smash Hits gave a rating of 5/10 to The Sound of Sunbathing (debut album from The Sinceros), while Christgau's Record Guide disregarded the album.
Evidence: Smash Hits 5/10 Christgau's Record Guide B– The Sound of Sunbathing is the debut album from The Sinceros, a new wave and power pop band from England.