Spear Of Destiny - Was That You Psychological Mix

Review by RODRIGUEZ LOSA

Album Review: Was That You Psychological Mix by Spear Of Destiny Alright, so let’s talk about this quirky little gem from 1987. Was That You Psychological Mix by Spear Of Destiny might not be the first thing that pops into your head when you think of Synth-pop, but man, does it have its own vibe. Released under 10 Records in the UK, this album feels like a time capsule from an era where electronic music was still finding its feet—and having a blast doing it. First off, big props to Kirk Brandon for writing these tracks and Neil King for mixing and recording most of the heavy hitters (B1 to B3). It’s one of those albums where you can tell everyone involved had fun experimenting with sounds. Now, onto the standout tracks because, honestly, there are two that stuck with me long after the needle lifted off the record. The title track, "Was That You? (Psychological Mix)", is just wild. Like, imagine walking through a neon-lit city at night while your brain tries to process some deep existential thought—yeah, that’s what this song feels like. The synths are all over the place in the best way possible, giving it this dreamy yet slightly unsettling edge. I mean, who doesn’t love a good psychological twist in their music? It’s catchy enough to stick in your head but weird enough to make you go, “Wait…what did I just listen to?” And isn’t that kind of the point? Then there’s "Jack Straw (Live)". This track has grit. You can practically hear the energy bouncing off the walls during the live performance. There’s something raw about how they pull it off—it’s less polished than the studio stuff, sure, but that’s exactly why it works. It’s got this punky undertone mixed with electronic elements that makes you wanna grab a mic and scream along even if you don’t know the words. Plus, hearing the crowd react adds this extra layer of connection. Feels real, y’know? Now, here’s the thing: this album isn’t perfect. Some of the other tracks feel like filler compared to these standouts. But hey, maybe that’s part of its charm. It’s scrappy, experimental, and unapologetically itself. In a world full of hyper-produced pop hits, Was That You Psychological Mix reminds us that sometimes, it’s okay to lean into the chaos. Random thought as I wrap this up: If this album were a person, it’d probably wear leather jackets covered in patches and spend hours tweaking knobs on vintage gear in a basement studio. And honestly? I’d totally hang out with them. So yeah, give this one a spin if you’re into Synth-pop with a side of unpredictability. Just be ready for a ride—you might walk away questioning everything…including whether that really was you.

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Artist: Spear Of Destiny
Album: Was That You Psychological Mix

Electronic

Synth-pop

1987

Rating: 2.5

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Was That You? (Psychological Mix)
Jack Straw (Live)
Land Of Shame (Live)
Was That You? (Live)

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TENR 173

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10 Records

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Vinyl
12"
45 RPM

Credits

Role	Credit
Mixed By	Neil King (tracks: B1 to B3)
Recorded By	Neil King (tracks: B1 to B3)
Written-By	Kirk Brandon

Notes

All tracks on B-side: Live At Hammersmith Odeon

About Spear Of Destiny

Spear of Destiny is a British rock band, founded in 1983 by singer and songwriter Kirk Brandon (born 3 August 1956 in London) and bassist Stan Stammers (born 19 May 1961). It has had an ever-changing line-up through the years. Formed by Kirk Brandon and Stan Stammers after the demise of '' with an original line-up that includes Chris Bell and Lascelles James for the 1983 album 'The Grapes of Wrath'. There have been many changes in the musical style and in the musicians that make up the group, with only Kirk Brandon being the constant member. Others who have been in the lineup include, Mickey Donnelly, Neil Pyzer, Alan St. Clair, Dolphin Taylor for the albums of 'One Eyed Jacks' and 'World Service'. Pete Barnacle, Steve Barnacle, Marco Perron (Marco Pirroni) and Volker Janssen for the album 'Outland'. The final album of the 80's "The Price You Pay" had Kirk Brandon in Guitar and Voices, Pete Barnacle in Drums, Volker Janssen in Keyboards and Chris Bostock in Basses. HISTORY Formed in 1983, the band's original line-up consisted of Kirk Brandon, Stan Stammers, Chris Bell and Lascelles James. In late 1983 this line-up was superseded by Dolphin Taylor on drums, Alan St Clair on guitar, John Lennard on sax and Neil Pyzer on keyboards and additional saxophone. In 1984 John Lennard was replaced by Mickey Donnelly on Saxophone. Spear of Destiny recorded one session for John Peel (recorded 22 November 1982, transmitted on BBC Radio 1 on 29 November 1982). "The band played a punk-influenced form of power rock, which often had an anthemic feel." Their second album, One Eyed Jacks was released in 1984. It reached No. 22 in the UK Albums Chart Spear of Destinys reputation in the mid-1980s depended to a greater extent on their live performances. In 1985, their album, World Service reached the UK Top 20. Founder member Stan Stammers left in 1986. In the wake of the release of the fourth album, Outland (1987) and its Top 15 hit "Never Take Me Alive

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Craig Adams
Marco Pirroni
Adrian Portas
Kirk Brandon
Mark Gemini Thwaite
Lascelles James
Neil Pyzer
Dolphin Taylor
Stan Stammers
Alan St. Clair
Chris Bell
Pete Barnacle
Mickey Donnelly
Steve Allan Jones
Phil Martini
James Yardley
Mike Kelly

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Here’s a cool fact: The album *Was That You Psychological Mix* by Spear Of Destiny is a hidden gem from the late '80s UK synth-pop scene. What makes it stand out? Tracks B1 to B3 were both recorded and mixed by Neil King, giving them a unique, polished vibe. And fun detail—Kirk Brandon wrote all the tracks, including the killer live version of "Jack Straw." It's like a little time capsule of 1987 electronic energy.