[1985]
These guys had previously been pretty new wave-y but by their third record, the minor triumph that was Translator (1985), they were laying on the dark jangles and psych tinges to their melodic power pop. I mean if someone told you that was Marty Wilson-Piper rockin' out in a blistering fashion from the 2:58 minute mark you'd believe them.
Despite crafty songwriting, fabulous musicianship and a great sounding production they just didn't have enough to get them over the line. They didn't have the strong cohesive identity or cool image of say your Dream Syndicate, Smiths, REM or XTC.
New Song - Translator [1985]
Here's the trippiest, most paisley moment on the record. All hallucinogenic and kaleidoscopic backwards guitars sounding a lot like a Rain Parade or Church tune from 1983.
Pretty cool.
Fall Forever - Translator [1985]
This fan favourite is catchy power pop with angsty post-punk interludes.
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