A stridently political band that came up in the mid-'80s and failed to follow through on high expectations, Easterhouse's early sound wasn't unlike a cross between the Chameleons and the Smiths. Early on, they won the vocal adoration of the latter group's Morrissey, who no doubt found the left-wing leanings and roaring sound -- featuring blaring, reverb-drenched guitars -- a powerful combination. However, the members weren't so closely knit, and by the time the group released its second and much different album, only one original member remained.