What makes Peel Sessions by The Triffids notable?

The album is notable for its live recordings on John Peel's influential BBC radio show, which helped introduce The Triffids to a wider audience. It solidified their reputation within the Australian music landscape and contributed to the burgeoning alternative rock movement of the late 1980s. Released in early 1987, 'Peel Sessions' captures The Triffids at a formative stage, following their 1986 debut album 'Treeless Plain'. This album showcases their growth and adaptability as they transitioned from local band to international players in the alternative rock scene.