In November 1983, “Hot Records” and “Rough Trade” labels released “Treeless Plain”, the debut Triffids album. It was recorded August – September 1983, at “Emerald City Studios” in Sydney, and was produced by Alsy MacDonald, David McComb, Robert McComb, Martyn Casey and Jill Birt.
Personnel:
- Alsy MacDonald- drums, vocals, percussion, hammer
- David McComb- lead vocals, guitar, piano
- Robert McComb- violin, guitar, saw, keyboards, vocals
- Martyn Casey- bass, vocals
- Jill Birt– organ
- Ian Macourt – cello
- David Angell – viola
- Nick Mainsbridge – engineer
Track listing:
All songs by David McComb, except where noted.
- Red Pony
- Branded
- My Baby Thinks She’s a Train
- Rosevel
- I Am a Lonesome Hobo – Bob Dylan
- Place in the Sun
- Plaything
- Old Ghostrider
- Hanging Shed
- Hell of a Summer
- Madeline
- Nothing Can Take Your Place