The final Stiff Little Fingers album for the Parlophone label, Now Then... saw the band continuing their evolution, incorporating more new wave and hard rock elements into their sound. The album is notable for its more polished production and melodic sensibility compared to their earlier, rawer output.
- The album was recorded at Coolsound Studios in Morden, South London.
- The LP reached number 90 on the UK Albums Chart.
- It was the first Stiff Little Fingers album to feature a synthesizer.
Stiff Little Fingers were a Belfast-formed punk band who rose to prominence in the late 1970s with their politically charged lyrics and aggressive sound. By 1982, the band had undergone lineup changes and a shift in musical direction, seeking to broaden their appeal beyond their initial hardcore fanbase.
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