Drastic Plastic

Drastic Plastic was recorded in in the south of France in the summer of 1977. Nelson recorded the album in because he was inspired by the relation of the place with artist who influenced him in the 1960s. == Composition ==

The sound of Drastic Plastic is different from the previous albums, showing changes in the musical direction of the band. This sound has been classified as art rock and new wave. The song is a song dedicated to Nelson's father, Walter, who died in 1976. == Release ==

Drastic Plastic was released in February 1978 by record label Harvest. It was re-released in early 1990 with three bonus tracks while an expanded version appeared in 2021. The band split up shortly after releasing the album. By the time of the disbanding, Nelson was writing material intended to be part of the repertoire, but instead played by his next band, , formed alongside keyboardist and Nelson's brother Ian. released an album with more electronic-based music than in 1979. That band and album were considered as Shortly afterwards, Nelson decided to continue his career as soloist, releasing more synthpop albums. Nelson only maintained for his After Be-Bop Deluxe split, bassist played with other bands in Britain seven more years, returning to his native in 1985, where he joined reggae band Herbs, continuing his career until his death in 1995. worked with formed and joined After , contributed to selected tracks on 1980 album and the first two albums by ==Critical reception==

The Globe and Mail wrote that "'New Precision' and 'Islands of the Dead' are among the most aimless Nelson has ever penned, but 'Surreal Estate' and 'Japan' rank among his best". Q described the album as a "respectable swansong". == Track listing ==

All songs written by Bill Nelson. • "Electrical Language" – 4:50 • "New Precision" – 4:30 • "New Mysteries" – 4:44 • "Surreal Estate" – 5:00 • "Love in Flames" – 4:09 • "Panic in the World" – 5:04 • "Dangerous Stranger" – 3:05 • "Superenigmatix (Lethal Appliances for the Home with Everything)" – 2:10 • "Visions of Endless Hopes" – 2:23 • "Possession" – 2:34 • "Islands of the Dead" – 3:45 The U.S. release (SW-11750) dropped "Visions of Endless Hopes" and inserted "Japan" – 2:34 CD reissue bonus tracks • "Blimps" – 2:46 • "Lovers Are Mortal" – 4:54 • "Lights" – 2:43 ==Personnel==

• Bill Nelson – electric, acoustic and 12-string guitars, lead vocals, mandolin, guitar synthesizer, piano, percussion • Andy Clark – keyboards and synthesizers • Charlie Tumahai – bass guitar, backing vocals • Simon Fox – drums, loops ==Charts==