I saw That Petrol Emotion several times between 1985 and 1987. They broadened my plate. Directed me towards Beefheart and Ubu. Reminded me why I liked the Stones run of simgles from 1965 to 1967 so much. Thrill is the operative word.
But they were also highly politicised and they look the camera straight in the lens. They could play at time when a lot of British bands couldn't . I'm listening to Manic Pop Thrill and its making me feel young again.It's a claustrophobic album. Plenty of contrast. Fury. Melody. It's one that I come back to and will keep doing so.
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