The Psychedelic Furs, led by iconic frontman Richard Butler and his bassist brother Tim, helped shape the sound of alternative rock. Emerging from the UK’s post-punk scene, the Furs became a dominant force on U.S. college and modern rock radio with hits like “Love My Way,” “Pretty in Pink,” “Heaven,” “The Ghost in You,” and “Heartbreak Beat.” Their success soared with the rise of MTV and was solidified when filmmaker John Hughes built his film Pretty in Pink around their song of the same name. Over the years, they released seven studio albums, several compilations, a box set, and a live DVD. After a hiatus in the 1990s and a side project (Love Spit Love), the band reunited in the 2000s. In 2020, they returned to the charts with Made of Rain, their first studio album in nearly three decades. Today, the Psychedelic Furs continue to tour with a lineup featuring Richard Butler (vocals), Tim Butler (bass), Rich Good (guitar), Mars Williams (saxophone), Amanda Kramer (keyboards), and Zachary Alford (drums). Their influence on modern alternative rock remains unmistakable.
Love My Way
The Ghost In You
Pretty In Pink
Heartbreak Beat
Heaven
“Talk Talk Talk” (1981) featured the iconic single “Pretty in Pink.”
“Love My Way” (1982) became a soundtrack favorite for decades.
Reached No. 1 on Billboard Modern Rock Tracks with “All That Money Wants.”
1986’s re-recorded “Pretty in Pink” inspired John Hughes’ film.
“Heartbreak Beat” became a Top 40 hit in the United States.
1984’s “Mirror Moves” was named CFNY’s No. 1 album.
Achieved three US Modern Rock Tracks chart-topping singles: 1988–1991.
1982’s “Forever Now” included the beloved hit “Love My Way.”
Featured in Call Me By Your Name and Stranger Things soundtracks.
Chose “Psychedelic” to separate from aggressive punk anti-60s bands.
Debut album The Psychedelic Furs released in March 1980.
Produced by Steve Lillywhite, reached UK Albums Chart at #18.
Talk Talk Talk debuted on US Billboard 200 in 1981.
“Dumb Waiters” and “Pretty in Pink” charted from that album.
John Hughes’ 1986 film inspired by “Pretty in Pink.”
Re-recorded “Pretty in Pink” became UK and US breakthrough.
Forever Now recorded with Todd Rundgren in Woodstock, New York.
“Love My Way” became first Billboard Hot 100 single.
Mirror Moves produced by Keith Forsey, featured two UK hits.
“Heaven” peaked at No. 29—band’s highest UK chart placement.
“The Ghost in You” hit Billboard and Canadian charts.
CFNY named Mirror Moves No. 1 album of 1984.
Became radio staples on U.S. modern rock and college stations.
Midnight to Midnight was biggest U.S. Top 40 chart success.
“Heartbreak Beat” became their highest U.S. Top 40 single.
“All That Money Wants” topped U.S. Modern Rock in 1988.
“House” topped U.S. Modern Rock chart in 1990 release.
“Until She Comes” hit No. 1 Modern Rock 1991.
“The Ghost in You” featured on Stranger Things soundtrack.
“Love My Way” featured in Call Me by Your Name.
“Wrong Train” video premiered exclusively on NME in March 2021.
“Wrong Train” video starred Richard Butler and his paintings.
“Evergreen” single released before Made of Rain tour launch.
Richard Butler collaborated with Depeche Mode’s Martin Gore in 2023.
Co-wrote Depeche Mode’s single “Ghosts Again” on Memento Mori.
The New Abnormal by The Strokes sampled “The Ghost in You.”
Richard and Tim Butler credited for lyrics on Grammy-winning album.
Grammy recognition through interpolation on The Strokes’ winning 2020 album.
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