Trains and Boats and Planes (EP)

Trains and Boats and Planes (EP) is an extended play record by the British rock band The Pale Fountains, released in 1982. It marked their debut release and was issued by Operation Twilight Records. The EP is notable for showcasing the band's early sound, characterized by a blend of indie pop, jazz influences, and a melancholic lyrical style. The title track, "Trains and Boats and Planes," became one of the band's most recognizable songs. The EP is often seen as a foundational work in the development of the band's sophisticated and distinctive musical approach. Though not a commercially significant release upon its initial debut, it garnered critical acclaim and helped establish The Pale Fountains within the independent music scene of the early 1980s. The EP has been reissued as part of compilation albums featuring The Pale Fountains' early recordings.