The Psychedelic Furs, gods among men in the new wave record books, belted out some of the most memorable songs of the eighties, but for me their stand out song is The Ghost In You. A sweetly haunting melody about hanging on to the memory of that one who got away with your heart. When I think about new wave, I tend to recollect the more upbeat, harder stuff by Depeche Mode and New Order, but this song by the Psych Furs really defines the growth of new wave synth music as a staple into the mainstream of American pop culture. Give it a listen: Richard Butler’s unique voice sounds familiar and exotic all at once, lulling you into the mood with him, celebrating rather than mourning that one that got away.
From the historical writing archive. Original date: December 6, 2016. Recovered from local source material; editorial review is still in progress.
