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Psychedelic Furs
Talk Talk Talk CBS, 1981 Their self-titled debut album featured no less than four producers – including Martin Hannett – but, crucially, Lillywhite owned its outstanding tracks, including Sister Europe, which once again featured that recognisable drum sound. The popularity of Sister Europe’s moody slow-burn meant Lillywhite was top choice as sole producer for the Furs’ Television-influenced follow-up. A long 80s lifespan, Talk Talk Talk was retroactively celebrated for Pretty In Pink, which inspired the 1986 bratpack film of the same name. The album broke the London band in the US with its abrasive yet polished and poppy new-wave melancholic melodies.