On this day September 12 1984, The dBs released their third studio album Like This. Following the departure of founding member Chris Stamey, the record showcased a shift in the band’s sound, leaning more into jangly pop rock while still keeping elements of their quirky, offbeat style.
The album included standout tracks such as Love Is for Lovers, A Spy in the House of Love, and Lonely Is (As Lonely Does). With Peter Holsapple taking a more central role in songwriting, the record emphasized catchy hooks and heartfelt lyrics that resonated with fans of college rock and alternative pop of the 1980s.
Though not a major commercial success, Like This became a critical favorite and remains an influential record in the jangle pop movement. Its mix of melodic charm and indie sensibility helped cement The dBs as cult favorites in the alternative music scene.
80s insight: Like This reflected the 1980s college rock explosion, where underground bands combined pop melodies with alternative edge, paving the way for the indie rock boom of the 1990s.
The album included standout tracks such as Love Is for Lovers, A Spy in the House of Love, and Lonely Is (As Lonely Does). With Peter Holsapple taking a more central role in songwriting, the record emphasized catchy hooks and heartfelt lyrics that resonated with fans of college rock and alternative pop of the 1980s.
Though not a major commercial success, Like This became a critical favorite and remains an influential record in the jangle pop movement. Its mix of melodic charm and indie sensibility helped cement The dBs as cult favorites in the alternative music scene.
80s insight: Like This reflected the 1980s college rock explosion, where underground bands combined pop melodies with alternative edge, paving the way for the indie rock boom of the 1990s.
