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The Screaming Tribesman – Bones and Flowers – Vinyl Record
Bones and Flowers is an album by The Screaming Tribesmen, an Australian rock band known for their melodic and energetic style. Released in 1987, this album is often regarded as the band’s most significant and successful work, blending elements of power pop, rock, and post-punk.
Bones and Flowers showcases The Screaming Tribesmen’s knack for catchy hooks, driving guitar riffs, and strong vocal performances. The album helped the band gain a broader audience, particularly in the United States, where it received considerable college radio airplay.
Bones plus Flowers is the most appealing effort by Australian combo Screaming Tribesmen, a melodic pop album that resembles a muscular Let’s Active. I’ve Got a Feeling was distributed internationally and featured on MTVs 120 Minutes at the time, and the Tribesmens appearance in the midst of the Church’s breakthrough with Starfish seemed to presage an Australian Invasion that never came to pass.
Screaming Tribesmen might have better reached the alternative audience if they hadn’t looked like a heavy metal band; likewise, the band’s name and album art didn’t come close to matching the mood of their music. The Tribesmen didn’t last long after the commercial disappointment of Bones plus Flowers, but the album remains a sturdy collection of recordings, with the catchy, jangly Girl in My Dreams and Dream Away as highlights.
Key Tracks
‘I’ve Got a Feeling’ – The opening track and one of the band’s biggest hits, characterized by its infectious melody and upbeat tempo. It’s a quintessential power pop song that captures the band’s energetic style.
‘Date with a Vampyre’ – Known for its moody atmosphere and gripping lyrics, this track highlights the band’s ability to blend dark themes with compelling rock arrangements.
‘Ice’ – Features a strong, memorable riff and showcases the band’s rock credentials with its powerful delivery and dynamic structure.
‘Color Me Gone’ – A standout track with a catchy chorus and a driving rhythm, exemplifying the band’s pop sensibility and rock edge.
‘Casualty of Love’ – Combines emotional depth with melodic rock, providing a more introspective counterpoint to the album’s high-energy tracks.
The album blends elements of power pop with rock, creating a sound that’s both melodic and punchy. Bones and Flowers is filled with memorable hooks and choruses, making the songs immediately engaging. The band’s energetic performance style is captured well on the album, with driving guitar riffs and strong vocal delivery.
Bones and Flowers was well-received by both fans and critics. It was praised for its catchy songs and solid production, helping The Screaming Tribesmen to establish a significant presence in the rock scene during the late 1980s. The album’s success, particularly with tracks like ‘I’ve Got a Feeling,’ helped the band gain a foothold in the competitive U.S. college radio market.
The album remains a significant release in the band’s discography and continues to be appreciated by fans of power pop and rock. Bones and Flowers captures a moment in the late 1980s when melodic rock was evolving, and it stands as a testament to The Screaming Tribesmen’s influence within that genre.
For those interested in exploring the vibrant power pop and rock scene of the late 1980s, Bones and Flowers offers a compelling listen with its blend of energetic performances and memorable melodies.
Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic seal
Survival / Speedo Records – Rykodisc 1988
Track Listing
Ive Got a Feeling
Igloo
She Said
Girl in My Dreams
Casualty of Love
In His Shoes
Our Time at Last
Dream Away
Talk Another Language
Living Vampyre
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