The following spring, Echo and the Bunnymen embarked on their first U.S. tour, returning home in time to record Shine So Hard, an in-concert EP that climbed into the Top 40 within a week of release. It was followed in May of 1981, with Heaven Up Here, a collection of 12 Bunnymen originals. Produced by Hugh Jones in association with the group, Heaven Up Here soon followed its predecessor into the Top Ten on British Charts.

"Heaven Up Here" Show Of Strength With A Hip Over The Wall It Was A Pleasure A Promise Heaven Hp Here The Disease All My Colours No Dark Things Turquoise Days All I Want

With an evocative, atmospheric sound combining solid pop sensibilities and intriguing progressive instincts, Echo and the Bunnymen are among the most commercially and critically acclaimed ensembles to emerge from Britain's post-punk musical wave of the late 70's. Heaven up Here, the quartet's second album, spread the sound of Echo and the Bunnymen from their home country into Europe and America on the strength of such compelling composititons as "No Dark Things," "Show of Strength," the title track, and the hit single "A Promise."

Their third album "Porcupine" (1983) yielded the hits, "The Back Of Love" and "The Cutter." Their fourth album "Ocean Rain," released the following year, included "The Killing Moon," and their biggest UK hit, "Seven Seas."

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