The Moodists - Chatter Shapes

The Moodists were a dark Australian post-punk band and so had to endure the inevitable Birthday Party comparisons. In truth, though, the similarities were minor. Their music was less chaotic, more engaging, sometimes even approaching pop - some of their stuff isn't a million miles away from what the quirkier C86 bands like A Witness would be doing a few years later. But Dave Graney's growly vocals pretty much ensured they'd never be a part of that club - not that I'm suggesting they'd want to be.

This is from their 1983 debut EP, Engine Shudder.