Alien Shores
Platinum Blonde · 1985
38 min · 10 tracks · pop rock
A vibrant mix of synth-driven pop rock infused with catchy hooks and anthemic choruses.
Why this album works
'Alien Shores' solidified Platinum Blonde's place in Canadian music history, reaching No. 10 on the RPM Albums Chart and earning a gold certification. The album is noted for its polished production and catchy singles, further influencing the pop rock sound of the mid-80s.
- Career context
- Released in January 1985, 'Alien Shores' was Platinum Blonde's second studio album, following their successful debut, 'Standing in the Dark.' At this point, the band was riding a wave of popularity in Canada, having established themselves as a prominent act in the burgeoning new wave scene.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Situation Critical 3:30
- 2 Crying Over You Standout 3:38
- 3 Red Light 2:49
- 4 It Ain't Love Anyway 3:11
- 5 Somebody Somewhere 4:05
- 6 Lost In Space Standout 4:03
- 7 Temple of the Newborn 4:02
- 8 Holy Water 3:41
- 9 Animal Standout 4:31
- 10 Hungry Eyes 4:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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