Released: 03/02/23
The Pale Fountains, formed in Liverpool in 1980 by Michael Head, made their debut with Pacific Street in 1984 after signing to Virgin Records. Blending bossa-nova influences with lush 80s pop, the album reflects the distinct sound of the Liverpool scene. Despite its lack of commercial hits, songs like “Unless” and “(Don’t Let Your Love) Start A War” remain hidden gems. This 180g vinyl reissue faithfully replicates the original release. Decades on, Head continues to earn acclaim through projects like Shack and the Red Elastic Band—but it all began here.