This song was released in 1986…it sounds more like 1966. This intro reminds me of the intro to CCR’s Up Around The Bend with that searing guitar riff. I missed a lot of this music in the 1980s and I regret it but I’m making up for lost time now.
That Petrol Emotion was formed in Derry, Northern Ireland, after the disbandment of The Undertones. Damian and John O’Neill left the Undertones to form That Petrol Emotion. The band was formed in 1984 and consisted of Steve Mack (vocals), John O’Neill (guitar, vocals), Raymond O’Gorman (guitar), Damian O’Neill (bass), and Ciaran McLaughlin (drums).
It was featured on their debut album Manic Pop Thrill, which was released the same year. It’s a Good Thing received positive reviews from critics and helped establish the band’s reputation in the Indie college rock scene. The song was praised for its catchy hooks and jangly guitars.
The band continued to release albums throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, including End of the Millennium Psychosis Blues (1988), Chemicrazy (1990), and Fireproof (1993). They called it quits in 1994.
The band has reunited several times for live performances, including a notable reunion in 2008 where they did a short tour and some festivals.
It’s A Good Thing
Senses fail
And we know why
Indifference slides
From every corner
But I just want
To be with you
The silent screams
Above each other
It`s a good thing
Such a good thing
To do
To do
While governments gain
All money can buy
Trash means cash
In any country
But I just want
To be with you
Our flesh feels fresh
And that`s the beauty
It`s a good thing
Such a good thing
We do
We do
It`s a good thing
Such a good thing
We do
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Cool tune. New name for me.
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Yea one of those alternative bands of the 1980s.
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You do find some pretty neat little bands!
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Not bad…does sound quite late-60s. I know their name & know I heard a few tunes by them back then, but can’t remember which ones. This song is new to me.
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I found this band a couple of years ago when I was doing all alt bands on Tuesdays…it’s been in my drafts ever since. I liked it quite a bit.
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Very upbeat and pleasant music.
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Thanks for reminding me That Petrol Emotion. I got a LP I don’t listen very often. Time to put that on my phono.
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Oh cool…I’m glad I had someone who remembered it.
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End of the millenium psychosis blues. Not bad.
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Another band I’ve heard of but never followed
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The Petrol Emotion are entirely new to me. This song sounds refreshingly different from a typical ‘80s production, and while I think I’ll always have a bit of a weak spot for ‘80s music, it’s a good thing!
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” This song sounds refreshingly different from a typical ‘80s”… Hence why I like it!!!! lol
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I’ve also sampled a few other tracks from that album and like what I’ve heard thus far. I think I’m going to write down their name.😀
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Yea man…they really had something but only got played on alt channels.
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It really sounds like they should have released that album 20 years earlier!
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I agree! They sounded so good from the 80s….
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I like the vibe, guitar has a little Television sound to it also. Cool video.
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Yep, mostly been said by others, but that vocal uptick on’ it’s a GOOD thing’ helps kick it up a notch. I like the band name, memorable without being sillily contrived.
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I really took a liking to this one. I probably heard it back then on one of the alt channels.
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Never heard of this band, but this song is terrific!
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