In the eighties a lot of interesting music was coming out of Australia. Just think of Nick Cave or Crowded House. Oh wait, those bands are still recording interesting music today. Unfortunately the same can’t be said about The Triffids, whose lead singer and most recognizable aspect of the band died eleven years ago. That good man was David McComb who had a deep, warm voice that was perfect for the kind of melancholic lyrics he was known for.
For those of you who have never heard their mix of romantic pop and rock is in for a treat with this best of. Opening with “Wide Open Road” it shows these Aussies could write a song that could rival my 80s favourite “Boys Of Summer”. And then you haven’t even heard “Red Pony”, “A Trick Of The Light” or “Save What You Can”! Just do yourself a favor and pick this one up so you can say you own a piece of 80s nostalgia that’s actually worth having.
Score: 9 out of 10
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