had an interesting 1980s. The drummer began to stray from the fold in the early days of punk, producing the second album by in 1977, but finally taking the leap to a solo record in 1981 with . Even if his name was in the title, was a album in disguise, with the avant-jazz composer writing all eight songs and co-producing with the drummer. This signaled how embraced the unexpected during his brief solo career, which is rounded up on 's 2018 box . Available as both CD and LP, contains , along with two collaborations with guitarist : the 1985 album and the 1987 soundtrack . None of these records sound conventional, certainly none of them adhere to the sound of ; is atmospheric, but it bears hallmarks of the slick, synthesized '80s, as does . These two albums may have their flaws, but when paired with the unabashed delight of , they make for compelling listening. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine