More Info 1985's . . . From Across The Kitchen Table was produced by Ian Broudie, soon toform and redefne sugar-pop with The Lightning Seeds. The album is more unifedthan its predecessor as it was recorded over a shorter period of time. Lead singleJean's Not Happening is one of the great lost indie gems of the 80s, completewith a powerful string arrangement. The closing song, September Sting, is ajoyous slice of scouse-a-billy that points the way clearly to later groups such asThe Las.Near four decades later, Michael Head is adored by his hardcorefollowing and the wider world freshly discovers him as each of his new releasesachieves widescale acclaim, whether it be his subsequent band, Shack, or hiscurrent outft, the Red Elastic Band. But The Pale Fountains was where it allbegan.This re-issue faithfully replicates the original 1985 Virgin Records UK release withprinted inner and is pressed onto high quality 180g vinyl. Tracklist Shelter Stole The Love Jean's Not Happening Bicycle Thieves Limit 27 Ways To Get Back Home Bruised Arcade These Are The Things It's Only Hard ... From Across The Kitchen Table Hey September Sting
