Compare their sound to other from the same era.

Personal Effects’ 1984 debut album, This Is It , is a masterclass in the jittery, atmospheric art-rock that defined the post-punk underground. Emerging from the fertile scene of Rochester, New York, the band managed to bridge the gap between New Wave accessibility and avant-garde experimentation. The Sound of 1984

It avoids the over-produced "big 80s" clichés of the mid-decade.

: Peggi Fournier’s vocals shift effortlessly from cool detachment to urgent, melodic hooks.

: The interplay between the bass and drums creates a "mechanical" groove that feels distinctly modern for its time.