Released 40 years ago
Love in Bright Landscapes
The Triffids · 1986
44 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A vivid tapestry of jangly guitars and melancholic melodies that encapsulates the essence of Australian alternative rock in the '80s.
Top tracks — play these first
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You Don't Miss Your Water (Till Your Well Runs Dry) — This track stands out with its introspective lyrics and catchy melody, effectively capturing the album's exploration of longing and loss.
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Raining Pleasure — A hauntingly beautiful piece that juxtaposes lyrical melancholy with an infectious rhythm, illustrating the band's signature ability to blend emotional depth with musicality.
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Hell of a Summer — This track embodies the carefree yet reflective spirit of summer, showcasing the band's knack for storytelling through vivid imagery and engaging instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends jangly guitars with country influences, showcasing solid songwriting and engaging arrangements.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of jangly guitars throughout, creating a bright yet melancholic atmosphere.
- Several tracks incorporate country influences, with prominent pedal steel guitar and twangy rhythms enhancing the alternative rock foundation.
- The sequencing alternates between more upbeat tracks and slower, reflective pieces, maintaining listener engagement across its runtime.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- melancholic reflections during twilight
- vivid storytelling for road trips
- bittersweet nostalgia for summer days
- contemplative moments in nature
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy dance tracks
- prefer instant gratification over depth
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as The Triffids' second studio album, Love in Bright Landscapes followed their debut, Treeless Plain, marking a significant step in their artistic evolution. By this point, the band had begun to refine their sound, embracing a richer production style and more complex lyrical themes that would set the stage for their future works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Go-Betweens· The Church· The Bats
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Raining Pleasure
The verses shift from serene observations to darker reflections on reality without losing melodic coherence.
This structural choice creates a compelling contrast that amplifies the emotional weight of the lyrics, inviting listeners into a complex narrative.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Don't Miss Your Water (Till Your Well Runs Dry) 2:52
- 2 Red Pony 4:10
- 3 Raining Pleasure 2:31
- 4 Hell of a Summer 4:30
- 5 Jesus Calling 3:41
- 6 Bright Lights Big City 3:33
- 7 Rosevel 3:00
- 8 Property Is Condemned 2:57
- 9 My Baby Thinks She's a Train 3:35
- 10 Monkey on My Back 3:41
- 11 Embedded 3:55
- 12 Old Ghostrider 3:08
- 13 Madeline 2:33
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