The Triffids
The Triffids were formed in Perth, Western Australia, in 1978 by David McComb,
who served as vocalist, guitarist, bassist and pianist; his songwriting and
melodic sensibilities anchored the group’s early sound. The band’s first public
breakthrough came with the 1981 single "Stand Up" on Shake Some Action, followed
by a series of self‑released cassettes that established a local following. In
1983 they released their debut album Treeless Plain, a critical success that led
to a contract with Mushroom Records; the next year they issued Born Sandy
Devotional, which peaked at number 27...
