chesterbells
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Underrated: Talk Talk - Spirit of Eden / Laughing Stock.
This is my means test of whether I can have an in depth discussion on music with someone. If, when I enquire what someone thinks of Talk Talk, they reply with " Aren"t they an 80's synth pop band?". I reply "something like that. Yeah, you're right - U2's great mate... would love to chat, but I've got some paint to watch dry. See ya!"
Elitist snobbery alert. If you only talk music to those who love the Eden album, I'm guessing your in depth convo's are few & far between!
Imho, Colour of Spring wins every time; it is more accessible but no less worthy. Have you seen/heard any of the shows from their '86 tour? A band at their peak, creatively and commercially, which isn't always the way. Eden marked their (Hollis') descent into aimless soundscapes of meandering obscura from which he's never returned.