The Psychedelic Furs (album)

In both his delivery and content Richard Butler introduces the sarcastic style which would become his signature and makes use of a number of recurring motifs in the album's lyrics (track numbering refers to the CD issue). • "Stupid" (people, friends, dreams, sea) – tracks 1, 2, 4, 6, 8. • "Useless" (lives, sound, drivel) – tracks 1, 2, 5, 7, 9. • "Flowers" – tracks 1, 4, 5, 9. • "Carpet/Floor" – tracks 1, 2, 3, 9. • "Dancing/Reeling" – tracks 1, 3, 5, 8. ==Track listing==

All songs were written and arranged by the Psychedelic Furs, with words by Richard Butler, and produced by Steve Lillywhite, except where noted. Original UK LP ;Side 1 • "India" – 6:21 • "Sister Europe" – 5:38 • "Imitation of Christ" – 5:28 • "Fall" – 2:40 • "Pulse" – 2:37 (produced by Howard Thompson, Ian Taylor and the Psychedelic Furs) ;Side 2 • "We Love You" – 3:26 (produced by Howard Thompson, Ian Taylor and the Psychedelic Furs) • "Wedding Song" – 4:19 • "Blacks/Radio" – 6:56 • "Flowers" – 4:10 (produced by Howard Thompson, Ian Taylor and the Psychedelic Furs) Original US LP ;Side 1 • "India" – 6:21 • "Sister Europe" – 5:38 • "Susan's Strange" – 3:13 (produced by Martin Hannett) • "Fall" – 2:40 • "We Love You" – 3:26 (produced by Howard Thompson, Ian Taylor and the Psychedelic Furs) ;Side 2 • "Soap Commercial" – 2:53 (produced by Martin Hannett) • "Imitation of Christ" – 5:28 • "Pulse" – 2:37 (produced by Howard Thompson, Ian Taylor and the Psychedelic Furs) • "Wedding Song" – 4:19 • "Flowers" – 4:10 (produced by Howard Thompson, Ian Taylor and the Psychedelic Furs) CD reissue • "India" – 6:21 • "Sister Europe" – 5:38 • "Imitation of Christ" – 5:28 • "Fall" – 2:40 • "Pulse" – 2:37 (produced by Howard Thompson, Ian Taylor and the Psychedelic Furs) • "We Love You" – 3:26 (produced by Howard Thompson, Ian Taylor and the Psychedelic Furs) • "Wedding Song" – 4:19 • "Blacks/Radio" – 6:56 • "Flowers" – 4:10 (produced by Howard Thompson, Ian Taylor and the Psychedelic Furs) • "Susan's Strange" – 3:13 (produced by Martin Hannett) • "Soap Commercial" – 2:53 (produced by Martin Hannett) • "Mack the Knife" (Kurt Weill, Bertolt Brecht, Marc Blitzstein) – 4:18 (produced by the Psychedelic Furs) • "Flowers" (Demo) – 5:36 (produced by the Psychedelic Furs) ==Personnel==

The Psychedelic Furs • Richard Butler – lead and background vocals • John Ashton – guitar • Tim Butler – bass guitar • Vince Ely – drums • Roger Morris – guitar • Duncan Kilburn – saxophones Technical • Howard Thompson – executive producer • Phil Thornalley – engineer • Steve Lillywhite – producer ==Chart performance==