The Painted Word

Television Personalities

The Painted Word

RELEASED: January 01, 1984
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Stop and Smell the Roses 4:03 2. The Painted Word 3:48 3. A Life of Her Own 3:15 4. Bright Sunny Smiles 3:11 5. Mentioned in Despatches 3:17 6. A Sense of Belonging 4:51 7. Say You Won't Cry 4:35 8. Someone to Share My Life With 4:00 9. You'll Have to Scream Louder 5:17 10. Happy All the Time 4:41 11. The Girl Who Had Everything 4:30 12. Paradise Estate 4:17 13. Back to Vietnam 7:33
Historical Archive
The Painted Word is the fifth studio album by the British indie pop band Television Personalities, released in 1984. The album showcases the band's signature lo-fi sound, characterized by jangly guitars, quirky lyrics, and a blend of pop and punk influences. It has been praised for its introspective themes and the unique songwriting of frontman Dan Treacy, who captures a sense of nostalgia and whimsy in his music. Over the years, The Painted Word has gained a cult following and is regarded as a significant work within the indie pop genre, influencing many bands in the lo-fi and alternative scenes.