Talk about the Weather
Red Lorry Yellow Lorry · 1985
62 min · 19 tracks · punk rock
Gothic rock textures intertwine with punk energy, creating a haunting atmosphere filled with introspective lyrics and driving rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Talk About the Weather — The title track sets the tone for the album with its stark imagery and haunting melodies, encapsulating the somber yet energetic essence of their sound.
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Hollow Eyes — This track showcases a blend of punk's urgency and gothic undertones, highlighted by its evocative lyrics that explore themes of alienation and introspection.
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Hand on Heart — A standout due to its emotional weight, this song features introspective lyrics woven through an engaging melody, exemplifying the band's ability to balance darkness with accessibility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends gothic rock with punk energy, showcasing strong atmospheres but varying in cohesion across its length.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features driving rhythms and layered guitar textures, while the second half shifts to more introspective and atmospheric arrangements.
- Several tracks utilize a call-and-response vocal style, enhancing the dynamic interplay between the lead vocals and backing harmonies.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- haunting atmospheres for introspection
- driving rhythms for late-night drives
- short tracks for quick sessions
- emotional depth with urgency
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid introspective lyrical themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1985, 'Talk About the Weather' was Red Lorry Yellow Lorry's debut album, marking their entry into the post-punk landscape of the UK. At this point, the band was establishing its identity within the gothic rock scene, following a series of well-received singles that hinted at their distinctive sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Sisters of Mercy· Fields of the Nephilim· Bauhaus
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Talk About the Weather 4:06
- 2 Hand on Heart 3:48
- 3 Feel a Piece 2:42
- 4 Hollow Eyes 3:39
- 5 This Today 3:22
- 6 Sometimes 3:03
- 7 Strange Dream 3:15
- 8 Happy 3:24
- 9 Beating My Head 3:24
- 10 I'm Still Waiting 4:03
- 11 Take It All 2:56
- 12 Happy (single version) 3:39
- 13 He's Read 2:59
- 14 See the Fire 2:33
- 15 Monkeys on Juice 3:13
- 16 Push 3:03
- 17 Silence 2:30
- 18 Hollow Eyes (12" version) 3:44
- 19 Russia 3:11
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