The Party's Over

Before the band pivoted toward the experimental, atmospheric soundscapes they later became famous for, they started firmly rooted in the sleek, synth-driven pop of the early eighties. This debut offers a fascinating glimpse into their origins, featuring catchy hooks and a polished energy that feels worlds apart from their later, more abstract masterpieces.

Production duties were handled by Colin Thurston, who was fresh off his work with Duran Duran, giving the record a quintessential New Wave sheen. It captures a specific moment in the London music scene where electronic textures were beginning to define the sound of the charts.