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At the time of its release in February 1984, Head described Pacifc Street as "like
a greatest hits LP, except we haven't had any hits!" It not only showcases the
ambition of 80s pop in general, but the very specifc singularity of the Liverpool
scene, that seemed to add love and (Arthur Lee's) Love to everything recorded. It
refects the swing away from the post- punk and funk of the early years of the
decade, aiming for a mellower, bossa- nova infuenced pop. It is difcult to
understand how tracks such as Unless and (Don't Let Your Love) Start A War were
not big hits and are not viewed as standards.Near four decades later, Michael
Head is adored by his hardcore following and the wider world freshly discovers
him as each of his new releases achieves widescale acclaim, whether it be his
subsequent band, Shack, or his current outft, the Red Elastic Band. But The Pale
Fountains was where it all began.
This re-issue faithfully replicates the original 1984 Virgin Records UK release with
printed inner and is pressed onto high quality 180g vinyl.
Tracklist
Reach
Something On My Mind
Unless
Southbound Excursion
Natural
Faithful Pillow Part 1
(Don't Let Your Love) Start A War
Beyond Friday's Field
Abergele Next Time
Crazier
Faithful Pillow Part 2