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Pacific Street

by The Pale Fountains

Released: February 27, 1984

Pop, jangle pop, new wave

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"Pacific Street" is an album by the English band, The Pale Fountains. Emerging from Liverpool, the band was an important part of the new wave of bands in the 1980s and was particularly known for their melodic pop sound. The band included members such as Michael Head, John Head, Andy Diagram, and Chris McCaffery.

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At the time of the release, "Pacific Street"…

At the time of the release, "Pacific Street" was highly praised for its romantic and sophisticated sound.

Released in 1984, it was the band's debut…

Released in 1984, it was the band's debut album.

Influences on the album include Love, Burt Bacharach…

Influences on the album include Love, Burt Bacharach, and a touch of Brazilian pop music.

This album captures The Pale Fountains' unique style…

This album captures The Pale Fountains' unique style of indie pop that mixes elements of folk, jazz, and sixties pop.

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Reception

Despite its critical acclaim, the band wasn't able to achieve commercial success on a large scale but left a significant impact on the indie music scene.

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The Complete Album Story

"Pacific Street" is an album by the English band, The Pale Fountains. Released in 1984, it was the band's debut album. Emerging from Liverpool, the band was an important part of the new wave of bands in the 1980s and was particularly known for their melodic pop sound. The band included members such as Michael Head, John Head, Andy Diagram, and Chris McCaffery.

At the time of the release, "Pacific Street" was highly praised for its romantic and sophisticated sound. Influences on the album include Love, Burt Bacharach, and a touch of Brazilian pop music. This album captures The Pale Fountains' unique style of indie pop that mixes elements of folk, jazz, and sixties pop. Despite its critical acclaim, the band wasn't able to achieve commercial success on a large scale but left a significant impact on the indie music scene.