The 1986 album "Life's Hard and Then You Die" marked a significant, albeit commercially unsuccessful, shift in It's Immaterial's sound, moving away from pure synth-pop towards a more mature, song-based indie rock style.
- The album was produced by Louis Masurca, who had previously worked with OMD and Bachman-Turner Overdrive.
- It reached number 12 in the UK Independent Chart.
- The track "A Gigantic Day" was notably absent from the original vinyl release, appearing only on cassette and CD versions.
It's Immaterial was a Liverpool-based duo known for their synth-pop and indie rock sound. At the time of this release, they were transitioning from their earlier, more overtly electronic sound toward a more song-oriented approach.
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