THE TOWER

This is the earliest LPD album that I own from 1984. Discogs show that there's been eleven official releases starting from 1981before "The Tower" was released. Prolific is the word and the band continues to put out albums to this day. There's lots to like with this record but there's also quite a number of tracks that I'd like to skip which accounts for the 3 star rating.

"Astrid" for example with that circus-like melody with vocals over top is just not my thing. "A Lust For Powder" though has to be my least favourite because of the plastic sounds which were a product of the times. "Break Day" has a silly rhythm with vocals before turning more powerful and these contrasts continue. I'm not into "Vigil-Anti" at all with the negative lyrics. "Poppy Day" is of course sad with violin and sombre vocals. The opener "Black Zone" is a winner especially the guitar. "Rope & Glory" is interesting as we get female vocals here and lots of electronics early. The five "Tower" tracks are all pretty good but don't add a lot in my opinion.

I like this one but I much prefer "Asylum" which would be released the following year in 1985.