This album is one of the coolest ever from the late 80s. I was the music director for a small alternative station in Chesapeake VA that won the best radio station in the Hampton Roads region at only 3,000 watts, and we played Shriekback as an obscure band from Australia all the time. Enjoy its deep dreamlike effect. Read more on Last.fm.
Shriekback is an alternative rock band that was formed in the early 80s by Barry Andrews, formerly of XTC and The League of Gentlemen (keyboards/synthesizers/vocals), Carl Marsh, formerly of Out on Blue Six (guitars/vocals), and Dave Allen, formerly of the Gang of Four (bass). Though perhaps short lived, the group is known today for the evergreen left-of-the-dial track "Nemesis", which came out in 1985. Influenced by many styles from post-punk to dark ambient music and more. their songs also were featured in the cult thriller film 'Manhunter'. Read more on Last.fm
