Red Lorry Yellow Lorry - Talk About The Weather

Released in 1985 on the independent Red Rhino label, Talk About the Weather is the definitive debut from Leeds-based post-punk architects Red Lorry Yellow Lorry. Arriving at a time when the UK scene was shifting toward darker, more industrial textures, this album solidified the band's reputation for creating a "wall of noise" that was both claustrophobic and immensely powerful. Led by the commanding presence of Chris Reed, the record remains one of the most influential examples of the "Leeds Sound," bridging the gap between skeletal post-punk and the looming shadows of gothic rock.

The album is built upon a foundation of relentless, driving drum machine beats and thick, distorted basslines that provide a canvas for the band’s signature "buzzsaw" guitar drones. The title track, "Talk About the Weather," stands as an all-time classic of the genre, featuring a hypnotic, repetitive riff and Reed's cavernous vocals. From the jagged urgency of "Hollow Eyes" to the doom-laden atmosphere of "Strange-Hold," the record captures a sense of urban isolation and tension that defined the independent music spirit of the mid-80s.

This vinyl reissue restores the original's gritty, high-contrast sonic profile. Every effort has been made to preserve the raw, abrasive energy of the original Red Rhino sessions, ensuring that the heavy rhythmic pulse and piercing guitar textures are delivered with maximum impact. Housed in its iconic, minimalist sleeve, Talk About the Weather is a mandatory inclusion for fans of Joy Division, The Sisters of Mercy, and the darker side of the British new wave.