Talk Talk Talk

One of those albums people are thinking about when they say music sounds all the same

This was very samey... but just fun and vibrant enough to earn it a fourth star. It's the type of 80's that I can't help but smile at.

Christ, another album from 1981 that has a similar name and album art to everything else from 1981 here. Is it going to be post punk/new wave garbage? Course it is. UK? Yeah, probably. Yep, English new wave punk garbage. Singer rips off Johnny rotten. Boring. 2/5.

Post-punk meets new wave and pop and Richard Butler’s very distinctive voice. An early ‘80s classic.

Good

Loud band with sardonic (and borderline misogynistic) frontman. Pretty is Pink was a great single, but his voice palls over the length of an album, and it all starts to sound pretty much the same. I like the breakdown at 1:33 of It Goes On. That's a pretty muscular rhythm section. I could live without all the saxophones.

Tension in the interaction between Furs' name, sound, style, and instrumentation generates plenty of satisfying spikes. The quality of songs, at first blush, is equally uneven. The pop backing is sturdy enough to hold the album up, turning into the foreground. Personally, the only thing inspiring a return is something like a string, when it appears.

One of the albums (just like Talk Talk's Laughing Stock) that for some reason you could practically buy for free in every record store in the nineties in the Netherlands. And so I did at the time. One of my favourite albums from the 80s and not sure which of the first four Psychedelic Furs albums is the best one. Talk Talk Talk contains the original Pretty in Pink - I prefer their 86 Americanish movie version, but this version fits the rest of the album much better.

i ended up enjoying this WAY more than i thought i would… i was never bored and i enjoyed the sound to the point i think i may even revisit a couple of these songs later. 4 stars because the vocal style really did not work for me at all and i thought i would get used to it but never did. but eventually i was able to tune that out and just enjoy the guitars quite delightfully

pretty positive I'm gonna come out on the other end of this thing actually having less appreciation for new wave

So a big of The Psychedelic Furs, and was really looking forward to diving into this album… Always thought they were more of a mid-80’s band, but was really surprised to find their debut album came out in 1980 – so kudos for being one of the bands that defined the sound of the 80’s… Of note – I got the Furs album 2 days after having to listen to a band called “The Psychedelic Sounds Of The 13th Floor Elevators” – who apparently was the first artist to add the term “psychedelic’ to music – so there’s that, and not much else with that band… By the way, their album “The 13th Floor Elevators” is dreadful as hell, and totally sucks ass - if you haven’t gotten to that one yet… Anyways – liked the rock-based foundation of The Furs take on alternative 80’s pop, and have always been a fan of Richard Butler’s unique vocal style… Also enjoyed the guitar work on the album, as well as how they strategically worked the sax into their songs – as it really added a unique twist… Seems like they are one of those bands that always had 3-4 excellent songs on each album – which really helped to sustain momentum in the music industry over time, and “Talk, Talk, Talk” is no exception… Those 3-4 for me on this album would be – “Pretty In Pink” – 5-stars out of 7… Staple on the soundtrack to the 80’s… “Mr. Jones” – 4-stars out of 7… Nice straight-forward rock track… “Dumb Waiters” – 5-stars out of 7… Really unique sound to this one… “All Of This & Nothing” – 4-stars out of 7… Nice closer to the album, with great instrumental sections… There really isn’t a bad track on “Talk, Talk, Talk”, though there do seem to be bits and pieces of the more popular tracks, embedded into some of the lesser tracks (i.e. “No Tears” & “She Is Mine” sound a bit like “Pretty In Pink” at times…). Got to see the band at an 80’s festival a few years back, and they were awesome live – and you would be shocked at just how deep their catalog is when you listen to them… Highly recommend… This album definitely represents a band on the rise, and a clear step forward in the evolution as compared to their debut album… Not fully developed by any means, but you can see exactly where they are going… Would probably give this a 3.25 if I could, but definitely can’t get this to a 4, so a really good 3 in my book…

"I had to pay the doorman just to let me use the door. I had to use a muscleman to pick me off the floor" I was pretty excited to listen to a Psychedelic Furs album, as I really love the song "Love my Way," and my dad (having been a teenager in the 80s) told me that The Psychedelic Furs were one of the bigger bands, influence-wise, in his high-school, along with the Cure, the Smiths, and others. Upon listening to the album, I was pretty disappointed with what the furs had to offer. There were some songs with fairly good musical ideas behind them, such as: T1- "Dumb Waiters," and T2- "Pretty in Pink" (playlist track). But, much more frequently I found the songs to have very surface-level lyrics that were borderline embarrassing to be listening to, with uninteresting vocals over mediocre music, even if the music is in the genre that I prefer over most others. Due mostly to the genre, the band's influence, and those first 2 tracks, the album will not get a 2/5, but rather a... 3/5

Punk

This album is very much punk having an exotential crisis in the face of New Wave. And David Bowie.

I don't care how much punk you make me listen to, I'm never gonna like it

I really love this record. My older brother’s best friend gave me a dubbed tape of it when it came out and it blew my 8th grade mind. The slightly discordant sound and Butler’s droney vocals but still kind of dancey style was new and unique and I still love it.

I love it!!

Classic 80s alt rock

I love the first two and last two tracks and the rest are dirty and sexy. I Wanna Sleep With You is a banger too ; ) Some of it sounds like Bowie which is a plus for me. One of my favorite new wave albums that makes me think maybe this genre can be rewarding after all

5/5

Love moody men from the 80s tbh

I thoroughly enjoyed this classic album.

Really great album.

Though I've complained about monotonous music before, I should be fair and do that here as well... Yet the Zeitgeist got me sooooo hard! Pretty In Pink 5*

I’ve become kind of allergic to the phrase “New Wave” as this project has gone on, given the number of English synth bands from the 80’s I’ve endured. I’d heard of this band, but never listened. All of this made for a very pleasant surprise. This album is super interesting and has all kinds of weird, rough edges and an artsy sensibility. It reminded me of Roxy Music a little.

Not sure how these guys have passed me by, but this is spot-on, defining both 80s new wave pop and indie rock in one fell swoop.

Didn’t listen to them way back when and kind of feel like I might have missed out

Rating things is so scary and hard so I’m giving every album five stars. It’s nice that they wrote a song about my dad. Overall I don’t respect British people but I did like this album

I’ve heard this before, but giving it three good listens in a row revealed a masterpiece to me. An incredible album.

For some reason, I get The Psychedelic Furs and Violent Femmes mixed up all the time. I think it’s something about their names. Talk Talk Talk occupies a space between New Wave and Post-Punk; it always seems to be oscillating between a somewhat respectable Pop sound, and a rawer heavy Rock one. It makes for compelling listening. And when it settles down to the Bowie-Esque She Is Mine at the end, it unravels into a beautifully melancholy portrayal of the absurdity of life and all it’s small characters, coincidences and events which throws the whole album into a greater perspective. This is the sound of Punk growing up, losing some of the Nihilism and embracing Absurdism, and I’m all for it

"Post punk," "new wave," whatever genre you want to fit the Furs into, the music defies. Strange, hypnotic, droning, aggressive, grating, melancholic,... better to attach adjectives than categories. A work of art.

I completely forgot about "All of This and Nothing" and will be playing it on repeat. God, I love this album. So underrated.

There were times while I was listening to this when I thought it was perhaps one of the greatest albums I've ever heard. Other times I felt it was just really fucking good. I usually don't fall in love on the first date, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't screw.

ohne 80er Vibes schöne Schrammel-Melancholie

Loved it then and still do today.

Loved it!

Oh my god, love this whole album. I only ever knew them from Pretty in Pink. Wish I had heard it back in the day.

This is a nice album full of poppy and rocky hits that seem so 80s that you wanna go to a mall and get an Orange Julius. 4.6/5 Fav: Pretty in Pink Least Fav: All of This and Nothing

What a killer album! How had I never listened to this before!? Such an interesting saxophone hook to open an album… got me from the first note.

Excellent! One of my all-time favorites bands from the 80s!

I liked this one quite a lot. It's infectiously catchy, with an energy that kept me invested throughout. There's some elements of post-punk and pop thrown into it, but its rock DNA shines through. There is some excellent sax-playing in there too. (RIP Mars Williams) I can totally see how this might not be a popular one outside of the UK though; there's no hiding the accent, and to an American it probably produces the same kind of feeling I get from hearing American country singers with a real Southern twang to their accent. Regardless, this was a really good album, and I bet it was somewhat of an inspiration for British indie and britpop acts that came later. Favourite: Dumb Waiters

The Psychedelic Furs as a band are a class act. I've seen them a few times live with the first show being the most memorable. It was an intimate setting & got to shake Richard Butler's hand as he was performing & caught his brother, Tim's, guitar pick. Of all the stories I hear of 80s bands still touring, I hear nothing but praises for this band & Richard specifically - he truly appreciates his fans. Pretty In Pink is an 80s staple & the movie is my second favorite all-time film. The rest of the album is classic Furs with Richard's raspy vocals, Mars William's sax, and a nice balance between post punk & new wave. RIP to Mars Williams who recently lost his battle to cancer. If you liked this album, take a listen at the rest of their work. It's great stuff. 4.5 stars.

For the second time in just a few days, we have an album that I thought I'd be luke-warm on, at best, based on scant familiarity with the artist but on listening, I find myself really enjoying the sound and thinking, I would definitely listen to this again. I didn't think this kind of 80s alternative was my thing but who knows what my thing is anymore. I liked this a lot!

Interesting that I’ve likely never heard any of these songs before, although I am very familiar with the 1986 re-recording of Pretty In Pink from the movie. This version was a bit different. That made this album a completely new listen. I enjoyed it. It wasn’t exactly what I was expecting - there was a lot more going on than the 80s hits I am familiar with would have implied. Really interesting and good, and one of those albums I think I like a lot more now than if I’d heard it back in the day.

The album that made me fall in love with the Furs. A sound out of time, yet timeless. A fantastic album.

cool

10/10 I’ve heard a fair bit from The Psychedelic Furs before, and I’ve absolutely loved all of it I’m surprised I haven’t just gone through their entire discography yet

LOVE the opening. Very cool new romantic with lo fi production. Pretty in Pink is so beautiful!!! Bauhaus does The Mamas and The Papas?? Gets better and even slightly funkier. Loooove it. Into you like a train, slay slay slaaaaay

Great album I have missed. I don’t know why but it was not on list.

I never fully appreciated how diverse this album/band is in blending New Wave and Post-Punk influences. Some tracks lean more into punk's raw intensity, while others embrace the melodic polish of New Wave. It’s a dynamic mix of grit and gloss that gives the whole album a unique edge.

I only knew Pretty in Pink. This was better then I expected. Dumb Waiters was a stand out track for me.

Really enjoyed this. Nice blend of new-wave/post-punk and fun songs. Had never listened to this before and I liked it a lot.

De bandnaam belooft psychedelische geluiden. Dus ik bereid mij voor. Het eerste nummer voldoet daar wel aan, maar op een positieve manier. Het komt over als filmmuziek. Wellicht iets minder duidelijk, maar die associatie maak ik wel vaker op dit album. Je moet de zang dan even wegdenken. Die zang verdient ook een paar zinnen tekst trouwens. Het is wat raar namelijk. Het heeft het stemgeluid van oude punk. Maar het stemgebruik komt meer in de buurt van meer klassieke rustige rock. Per nummer varieert deze balans wat en daarmee ook mijn ervaring ervan. Wat ik er in totaal van vind, vind ik nog moeilijk. Die stem haalt mij in elk geval steeds van mijn werkt, trekt mijn aandacht naar het nummer. En vanaf daar krijgt de band het voor elkaar op mijn aandacht weer bij de stem vandaan naar de muziek te trekken. Dan moet je toch iets goed doen.

De psychedelische bontjes halen hun inspiratie duidelijk bij de Sex Pistols en Velvet Underground. Verder zitten ze redelijk met the Cure en andersoortige postpunk bands uit de 80s in dezelfde sferen. Het tweede nummer ken ik, is het bekendste nummer denk ik. Het is niet de mooiste of meest gepolijste muziek, met die krakerige verveelde zang, maar ik vind het ook ergens wel wat hebben. Doet me ook wat denken aan punkrocklegendes Social Distortion, die hebben eenzelfde soort zang. En het geeft toch gelijk een eigen gezicht aan de muziek, net zoals Morrissey ook meteen zijn eigen signature over de muziek heen drapeert. En het is een zang waar je wel wat aan moet wennen, of in ieder geval het moet je niet irriteren. Dat doet het bij mij niet en daardoor hoor ik ook de muziek die er achter zit. Die goed in elkaar zit. Het is uiteraard wat gedateerd, de drums klinken wat hol, alsof hij op een paar omgekeerde emmers aan het slaan is met een pollepel. Maar ik hou wel van dit sfeertje, galmende gitaren in een oude fabriekshal. Voor mij zit dit tussen een 3 en een 4 in. Laat ik weer eens een keer positief zijn, in deze maand der vergeetbare muziek.

Enjoyed this more that I expected.

I liked this more than I thought I would! I can see how they influenced a lot of the groups that came after them.

very catchy new wave. this guy is very horny but damn he can write a good song

This is an enjoyable album, which gets it 4 stars, but it doesn’t rise much above the other 80’s new wave albums from the UK.

Un rock de principios de los 80 que anda muy bien

A new one for me that I quite enjoyed. Will listen again

I liked this quite a lot!

I thought this one was cool! I really liked She Is Mine, wasn't expecting to hear a saxophone in that one. Reminded me very much of Green Day

I like this more than I expected to. Nice late UK punk sound with a poppy new wave influence. There's a few down-tempo Joy Division-esque tunes on here, but when it rocks is when it's really on.

First few tracks are solid but not grabbing me. I'm liking Dumb Waiters and She Is Mine though, which lean more new wave than (post) punk. Lots of layering of sounds here, like in the strong It Goes On. Surprisingly good hard driving riffs later on (ex: the intro to I Wanna Sleep With You). The closer All of This and Nothing is catchy too. Very cool 80s rock vibes. Strong album overall even if some of the tracks are less memorable.

Good early 80’s album with pretty in pjnk

The biggest knock on this album is that the sound doesn’t change too much throughout. Luckily I like that sound. Pretty in Pink is the obvious standout but I also really liked She is Mine.

Love the Furs. Not best album but still good!

Great post punk

man gillar ju psychedelic furs. detta är kanske inte deras bästa album men jävligt bra.

This is a tricky one to rate, because there's quite a lot of post-punk angriness that I quite like, but also a lot of noisy thrash that I don't. I think I'm going to have to accept that it's probably better than I first give it credit for.

Into You Like a Train and Pretty in Pink both work real good for me. I do love the vibe of all of this and carries all the way through. Not an all timer for me but a strong piece of work.

Enjoyed this and will go back to it, especially Dumb Waiters and Pretty in Pink. A real sense of the 80s.

This is great. Why didn't I listen to this back then? Oh yeah, my weird life led me astray from the life of music. 4 stars

À la fois rébarbatif, antipathique (dans la voix) et fascinant, entraînant, joyeux. Un drôle d'équilibre, qui fonctionne.

**Album Review: *Talk Talk Talk* by The Psychedelic Furs** Released in 1981, *Talk Talk Talk* is The Psychedelic Furs' second studio album, marking a turning point for the band as they began to shape their distinctive post-punk sound. This album not only solidified their presence in the new wave and post-punk scenes but also pushed the boundaries of these genres with a blend of introspective lyrics, atmospheric music, and engaging production techniques. Below is a breakdown of the album's strengths and weaknesses, focusing on its lyrics, music, production, overarching themes, and its lasting influence. ### 1. **Lyrics** The lyricism of *Talk Talk Talk* is undoubtedly one of the album's defining features. Richard Butler, the band's frontman and lyricist, has a distinctive vocal delivery that often feels raw, sardonic, and detached. Yet, behind this seemingly disaffected persona lies deep emotional complexity. His lyrics are layered with cynicism, alienation, and existential pondering, touching on themes of identity, disillusionment, and societal critique. Tracks like “Dumb Waiters” and “Pretty in Pink” showcase Butler’s ability to fuse abstract metaphors with emotionally resonant storytelling. In "Pretty in Pink," for instance, the titular character becomes a symbol of superficiality and misperception, a theme Butler explores through vivid, somewhat melancholic imagery. This song would later become immortalized by the 1986 John Hughes film of the same name, though Butler expressed dissatisfaction with the way the song’s meaning was altered for the movie. In the original version, the character represents a deeper sense of isolation and the superficial ways society often views and values individuals. Another standout, “Into You Like a Train,” is full of metaphorical punch and uses a mix of aggression and romance, reflecting an ambivalence toward love and relationships that pervades much of the album. While love and desire are often central themes, they are rarely depicted in idealized terms. Instead, relationships are portrayed as messy, self-destructive, and fraught with misunderstanding. **Pros**: The lyrics are sharp, vivid, and often poetic, avoiding clichés and instead offering a darker, more realistic look at human interaction and emotion. The sense of alienation speaks to the post-punk ethos and resonates strongly with listeners who appreciate lyrical depth. **Cons**: Some may find the lyricism difficult to penetrate on first listen, as Butler’s abstract style can come off as cryptic or esoteric, potentially alienating casual listeners. ### 2. **Music** Musically, *Talk Talk Talk* represents the Furs at their most creative and experimental, blending the driving rhythms of punk rock with the sonic textures of new wave and the introspective moodiness of post-punk. The album leans heavily on jangling guitars, thick bass lines, and lush saxophone arrangements that give it a unique and memorable character. The opening track, "Dumb Waiters," exemplifies the band's ability to blend punk energy with avant-garde structures. The song’s relentless bass line and jagged guitars create a sense of urgency and anxiety, while the horn section injects a sense of theatricality that would become a signature of the Furs’ sound. This combination of abrasive rock elements with more melodic and atmospheric instrumentation set them apart from their contemporaries. “Pretty in Pink,” arguably the album's most recognizable track, is another musical highlight, blending catchy melodies with a bittersweet undercurrent. The song's balance of upbeat rhythm and melancholic tone captures the album’s essence—bright on the surface, but brooding underneath. Its riff-heavy structure paired with saxophone flourishes and a bouncy bass line creates an irresistible groove that feels timeless. Tracks like “No Tears” and “She Is Mine” showcase the band's ability to incorporate space and dynamics into their sound. These songs are slower, more contemplative, and feature a heavier reliance on atmosphere. The shimmering guitars, steady drumbeats, and haunting melodies evoke a deep sense of melancholy and introspection, contrasting with the more energetic moments on the record. **Pros**: The music is a compelling blend of punk aggression, new wave melodies, and post-punk atmosphere. The use of saxophone, which could have easily felt out of place, is integrated beautifully and adds a distinctive layer to the sound. **Cons**: The album sometimes walks a fine line between innovative and repetitive. A few tracks, such as “I Wanna Sleep With You,” can feel like they are treading similar sonic territory as the more standout songs without offering much in the way of fresh ideas. ### 3. **Production** *Talk Talk Talk* is produced by Steve Lillywhite, a legendary producer known for his work with U2, Peter Gabriel, and Simple Minds. His production style on this album is clean yet textured, bringing out the unique elements of the Furs’ sound while ensuring that the raw energy of their music remains intact. Lillywhite manages to strike a balance between the band’s punk roots and the more polished, radio-friendly direction they were moving toward. The production showcases a wide range of dynamics. Songs like “Pretty in Pink” and “Mr. Jones” are tightly wound and sonically dense, while tracks such as “All of This and Nothing” have a spacious, almost cinematic quality. The drum and bass sections are given prominence in the mix, which helps drive the urgency and emotional intensity of the songs. The layering of guitars and saxophones creates an expansive, almost orchestral sound without feeling cluttered. At times, however, the production can feel a bit too polished, especially for a band that originally thrived on punk’s raw, unrefined ethos. While the sonic clarity is impressive, it occasionally feels at odds with the darker, more dissonant elements of the songwriting. There are moments when the sleekness of the production diminishes the emotional rawness that was more evident on their debut album. **Pros**: Lillywhite’s production is sharp, allowing each element of the band’s complex sound to shine through. The blending of different instruments and textures is handled with precision, creating a rich listening experience. **Cons**: The production can sometimes feel too polished for the post-punk aesthetic, and in some cases, the slickness might undercut the emotional rawness of the music. ### 4. **Themes** The central theme of *Talk Talk Talk* revolves around disillusionment, alienation, and the struggle for authentic self-expression in a world dominated by superficiality. The album’s exploration of relationships, particularly the tension between desire and destruction, is a recurring motif. There is a sense of ambivalence in the way love and intimacy are portrayed, often as sources of both joy and pain. “Pretty in Pink” is a critique of how people, particularly women, are reduced to surface-level qualities by others, while “Into You Like a Train” delves into the violent, consuming nature of passion. “No Tears” and “All of This and Nothing” explore themes of regret and existential questioning, with the latter featuring some of Butler’s most introspective lyrics. Another important theme is the tension between the individual and society. In “Mr. Jones,” Butler takes aim at conformity and societal expectations, while “Dumb Waiters” critiques consumerism and the transactional nature of modern life. These songs fit into the broader post-punk narrative of challenging authority and questioning traditional values. **Pros**: The album’s themes are timeless and deeply relatable, dealing with universal human emotions and societal critiques in a way that feels personal yet broadly applicable. The exploration of love, identity, and alienation taps into the existential angst of the early '80s, making it a perfect snapshot of its time. **Cons**: While the themes are impactful, some of the more abstract lyrics might be difficult for listeners to connect with on a personal level without repeated listens. ### 5. **Influence** *Talk Talk Talk* is one of The Psychedelic Furs' most influential works and helped cement their place in the post-punk pantheon. The album’s blend of punk energy, new wave accessibility, and art-rock experimentation would go on to influence countless bands in the alternative rock and indie scenes. The popularity of “Pretty in Pink,” both in its original form and in its connection to the John Hughes film, ensured the Furs’ continued visibility and introduced them to a mainstream audience. Beyond this, bands such as The Smashing Pumpkins, The Killers, and Interpol have cited The Psychedelic Furs as a key influence, particularly for their ability to merge atmospheric soundscapes with emotionally charged lyrics. While *Talk Talk Talk* may not have achieved the same level of commercial success as albums by contemporaries like U2 or The Cure, its impact on the development of alternative music cannot be understated. It helped pave the way for the darker, more introspective side of the '80s new wave and post-punk movements to flourish in the following decades. **Pros**: The album’s influence on alternative rock and post-punk is immense. It remains a key reference point for bands seeking to combine emotional depth with musical innovation. **Cons**: Despite its influence, *Talk Talk Talk* didn’t reach the same mainstream recognition as some of its peers, which may limit its exposure among casual listeners. ### **Conclusion: Pros and Cons** **Pros**: - Poetic, emotionally resonant lyrics that explore deep themes of alienation, desire, and societal critique. - A unique blend of punk energy, new wave accessibility, and post-punk atmosphere. - Innovative use of instrumentation, particularly the integration of saxophones. - Sharp production that balances clarity with texture. - Lasting influence on the alternative rock and post-punk scenes. **Cons**: - The polished production may occasionally detract from the emotional rawness of the music. - Some of the lyrics and themes are abstract, which could alienate casual listeners. - A few tracks feel repetitive or lack the innovation found in the album ’s highlights. In summary, *Talk Talk Talk* is a pivotal album in The Psychedelic Furs' discography, showcasing their evolution from punk upstarts to new wave icons. While not without its flaws, the album's lyrical depth, musical creativity, and thematic relevance have ensured its place as a cornerstone of post-punk and new wave music.

Things moved quickly in the early eighties, and in the space of three albums the Furs went from abrasive new-wave squonkers filtering the Berlin Bowie of Warszawa and Neukoln through punk, to sleek MTV pop-rockers produced by Todd Rundgren. This is the mid-point - with tracks like Into you Like a Train harking back, Pretty In Pink looking forwards. It's not my favourite Furs album, but it's a very solid four stars.

Great album as a whole!

Generally a big fan of the band but that said, I think the earlier records are a bit more genuine in that they were slowly influenced by the other things going on in music once they were cutting records and being played on the radio... this is probably the most consistent album, though, in terms of quality of effort on each track.

I'm really glad that Andie and Duckie are friends throughout the whole movie and it doesn't force a romance narrative, but I also think Blane sucked, so I don't like the movie's ending but I also disagree with most other people about what it should have been.

Of course I've heard of The Psychedelic Furs but couldn't have named one of their songs. Started listening and was like "ohhh, they're the Pretty in Pink band." A solid example of 80s alt rock (college rock? IDK what to label this).

4.0

I was expecting some limp 80s middle of the road pop rock. I was very happy when it turned out to be a lot more discordant and wonky than I'd expected. Like pop but filtered through a fun and wonky mind.

Great 80's album.

2nd best

That’s that New Wave sauce, right there! Everything goes down well with a bit of The Furs. I noticed for the first time that at least 50% of this album was about having sex. That’s worth a bonus star.

Old school psychedelic rock!

Enjoyed it. Standout songs: Mr. Jones So Run Down All of this and Nothing

8/10 The Psychedelic Furs don't have a wide range, but the narrow band they occupy is theirs alone. I find comfort in that.

These blokes don’t get the credit they deserve. Saw them this year on a double bill with Squeeze and a good time was had by all. This album sounds as good today as it did when it popped.

Classy album.

I Wanna Sleep With You // No Tears // It Goes On // All Of This and Nothing // She Is Mine // 3.5/5

Love the drums! Would never have heard this

Funsies

hmm

Great album. A mix of punk and rock that you don't need to be 15 years old to appreciate.

Gosh - we are in an 80s vein at the mo, aren’t we? Some of our group are gonna hate that but I love all that Big Sax sound and snarly voice. So 80s, so nostalgic, so fun - for me at least. Pretty in Pink always reminds me of my dad - he loved the song and the film although we both hated Molly Ringwald’s dress at the end. Awful but the song is fab and I was happily carried along on this wave. It’s more of a 3.5 but I’m feeling nostalgically generous.

Funny... here's a band that, on paper, shouldn't be in my list of faves, but I've always had affection for the Pysch Furs. I own (still!) a few of their albums on vinyl, this included. I don't know that I have a favorite, they all blend a bit in my memory, but as I listen to this, it may well be the one I'd pick if I had to. The opener is a classic (and this version beats the remake), and there are lots of other gems. Richard Butler is not a vocalist I'd list among the better singers of his era, but there's something that just fits the music so well, it couldn't be anyone else singing these tunes. And the band has a knack for creating noise that hangs on to musicality just enough to sneak under the wire. This speaks to a vey specific era, before the '80s became what they were, but definitely post '70s. Enjoyed this one a lot.

I've always enjoyed a few songs from these guys, but I wasn't expecting to like this as much as I did. I expected to give it a 3, especially after a few tunes that all sounded the same. But I don't know. It grew on me. It's a very dense album, musically. There's a ton going on and it's hard to pry the individual parts apart, and that worked more often than not. That dude's voice is one I've always enjoyed up to a point—he's pretty tuneless, a la Mark E Smith, and that can get old. But it never really bothered me. Also, I liked the saxophones. Very Roxy Music. Good stuff, even though I'm not sure I dig the lyrics to Pretty in Pink. Feels a bit misogynistic to me, but maybe I'm reading it wrong.

good rainy music. feeling artistic in this loft rn

I really really like Richard Butler's voice. I was pretty surprised by Dumb Waiters... it felt like an alt-rock sex pistols track and delivered well. Pretty in Pink is an otherwordly pop gem. Actually much of the rest is also pretty strong, with All of This and She is Mine being the last two and the next best to me. Enjoyed the trip.