Model 500 - Night Drive (Thru Babylon)

Still surprised this is from '85 and had always assumed it was from 2-3 years later than that despite knowing 'Clear' and 'The Chase' before this one. 'Night Drive' is a clear link between the two really in terms of how Atkins seemed to be getting to grips with the technology at his disposal and flirting with the emerging acid sound, building on his Kraftwerk-influenced electro template.

Interesting how much Atkins used (his own) vocals in comparison to his peers. Although murky and shrouded there's elements of humour here ("Excuse me but isn't a black leather micro-miniskirt a bit much?!" or something like it at 3:20) within the general menacing air.

Model 500 - Night Drive (Thru Babylon)