New York East Coast Broadcast 1982 (2023) (Parachute Recording Company PARA614LP) (Unofficial release)
"The Psychedelic Furs were formed in London in 1977. Led by lead vocalist Richard Butler and his brother Tim Butler on bass guitar. Their music went through several phases, including an initially austere art rock sound to new wave and hard rock. It is clear they were heavily inspired by David Bowie, Roxy Music, and the Sex Pistols. The band had several hits in their early career, and in 1986, filmmaker John Hughes used their song 'Pretty In Pink' for his film of the same name.
"In the US, The Psychedelic Furs were quickly adopted by the new medium of MTV, and they made their way into the American music mainstream with songs like 'Love My Way', 'Sister Europe', and 'Into You Like A Train'. This exposure, and the support of Columbia Records, secured their footing as one of the most popular bands of the era.
"The show featured on this LP was performed on December 2nd at The Ritz in New York, and was recorded for live FM Radio Broadcast on The King Biscuit Flower Hour. Richard Butler guides the remarkable performance with his distinct vocals (combining a Berlin-era Bowie with the cynical breath of John Lydon) while saxophonist Duncan Kilburn often mirrors Roxy Music's Andy MacKay's style. [This part is wrong because it was Mars Williams on saxophone at that show, not Duncan Kilburn who had already left The Furs.]
"By 1986, The Psychedelic Furs had become a quartet and they disbanded in 1991. Richard Butler launched a new band called Love Spit Love, which never took hold despite two critically acclaimed albums. In 2000, The Psychedelic Furs reunited and have remained together ever since."
Side 1:
1. Into You Like A Train
2. President Gas
3. Merry Go Round
Side 2:
1. Angels [This song is actually "Only You And I"]
2. Pretty In Pink
3. Run And Run
4. Love My Way
Side 3:
1. Sister Europe
2. Dumb Waiters
3. Danger
4. No Easy Street
5. Sleep Comes Down
Side 4:
1. Mr. Jones
2. Forever Now
3. Imitation Of Christ
4. India
