The The’s Infected is a powerful 1986 album built around Matt Johnson’s sharp songwriting and a dense mixture of post-punk, synth-pop, soul and funk. Produced with Warne Livesey and Roli Mosimann, the record combines polished, muscular arrangements with lyrics addressing politics, desire and social unease. Highlights include “Infected,” “Heartland,” “Slow Train to Dawn” and “Sweet Bird of Truth.”
