
Originally released in 1990, 'Submarine Bells' has folk-like rounds, brusque punk swagger, psychedelic hues and Phillipps' off-kilter vocal; all accent, all attitude, soft, then hard. It made for a magnificent half hour plus, too good to transcend to the airwaves, so timeless it still simmers beautifully. A rich tapestry of sound with a nod to early Teardrop Explodes and a host of indie pop legends.