A little psychedelic, a little "goth", and a little Bauhaus. This is the third offering from Love and Rockets back in September of 1987. If you like bauhaus and alternative rock from the 80s and haven't heard this, it's probably for you. They do get a little more psychadelic/college alternative on this outing than any of the Bauhaus stuff ever got. More folk and indie on this 3rd offering than the other two before it. I think the single was "No Light" followed by flute heavy "No New Tale to Tell" which proceeded "Waiting For The Flood" & "Mirror People". These tracks are pretty radio friendly alt/college singles. Mostly different from their previous band but very similar to the record that came after this one. Most of the middle of this record sounds like it's influenced by peers of the day and The Beatles. So if you dig those, you'll probably dig this. The sax flavored track "Waiting For The Flood" & "Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven" are my personal favorites. There was a pretty good remaster/remix box set in 2013 entitled "5 Albums" that is pretty good, too. The best Love And Rockets album by far stands the test of time as alt gods with goth and psych tinged madness in these 13 tracks. This is not only peak 80's but peak LAR. Make yourself happy and get some vinyl.
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