The Triffids

 

Artist:  The Triffids

Origin:  Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Genre:  Indie Rock, Alternative Rock, Folk Rock, Country, Alternative Pop, College Rock, Folk Pop

Original line-up:

David McComb:  Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards

Allan "Alsy" MacDonald:  Drums,Vocals

Phil Kakulas:  Guitar,Vocals

2nd line-up:

David McComb:  Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards

Allan "Alsy" MacDonald:  Drums,Vocals

Phil Kakulas:  Guitar,Vocals

Byron Sinclair:  Bass

Classic line-up: 

David McComb:  Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano

Allan "Alsy" MacDonald:  Drums,Vocals, Percussion, Hammr

Robert McComb:  Violin, Guitar, Saw, Keyboards, Vocals

Martyn Casey:  Bass, Vocals

Jill Birt:  Organ

The Triffids were an Australian Alternative Rock and Pop Band from Perth, Western Australia, formed in 1978 by David McComb (Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards), Allan MacDonald (Drums, Vocals), Phil Kakulas (Guitar, Vocals).  They achieved some success in Australia, but greater success in the UK and Scandinavia in the 1980s, before disbanding in 1989.  Their best-known songs include "Wide Open Road" (1986), and "Bury Me Deep In Love" (1987).

Title:  Treeless Plain (Limited Edition 40th Anniversary) (2024)

Genre:  Indie Rock, Alternative Rock, Folk Rock, Country, Alternative Pop, College Rock, Folk Pop

Label:  PIAS Recordings

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Red Pony (4:11)

 2.  Branded (2:44)

 3.  My Baby Thinks She's A Train (3:36)

 4.  Rosevel (2:59)

 5.  I Am A Lonesome Hobo (2:14)

 6.  Place In The Sun (2:22)

Side B:

 1.  Playthng (3:10)

 2.  Old Ghostrider (3:09)

 3.  Hanging Shed (4:02)

 4.  Hell Of A Summer (4:30)

 5.  Madeline (2:35)

 6.  Nothing CanTake Your Place (2:49)

Personnel:

David McComb:  Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano

Allan "Alsy" MacDonald:  Drums,Vocals, Percussion, Hammr

Robert McComb:  Violin, Guitar, Saw, Keyboards, Vocals

Martyn Casey:  Bass, Vocals

Jill Birt:  Organ

Additional Musicians:

Ian Macourt:  Cello

David Angell:  Vocals

Treeless Plain is the debut album by The Triffids, originally released on November 1983 by Hot Recordings/Rough Trade, remastered and reissued on January 12, 2024 by PIAS Recordings.  Limited Edition 40th Anniversary White Vinyl.