"1981" is the second single from Perth band, Gyroscope

Gyroscope (band)

Gyroscope is an Australian rock band from Perth, Western Australia, formed in 1997. The band comprises vocalist and guitarist Daniel Sanders, guitarist and back up vocalist Zoran Trivic, bassist and back up vocalist Brad Campbell and drummer Rob Nassif....

's third album, Breed Obsession

Breed Obsession

Breed Obsession is the third studio album by Australian rock band Gyroscope, produced by Dave Eringa and released through Warner Music on 8 March 2008.The album was recorded, mixed and produced in the United Kingdom...

. The single was released on February 18, 2008, as a CD and digital release and a limited number of 500 7" vinyl copies, available exclusively from JB Hi-Fi. It peaked at #67 on the ARIA singles chart. Despite not charting well, the song still managed to receive "high rotation" on Australian youth radio network, Triple J

Triple J

triple j is a nationally networked Australian radio station intended to appeal to listeners between the ages of 18 and 30. The government-funded station is a division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation...

. "1981" is said to show the "more "melodic" side of Gyroscope

Gyroscope (band)

Gyroscope is an Australian rock band from Perth, Western Australia, formed in 1997. The band comprises vocalist and guitarist Daniel Sanders, guitarist and back up vocalist Zoran Trivic, bassist and back up vocalist Brad Campbell and drummer Rob Nassif....

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Track listing

All songs were written by Daniel Sanders, Rob Nassif, Brad Campbell, Zoran Trivic.

1. "1981" - 3:39
2. "We Will Kill You" - 4:02
3. "Beneath all the Pain are Lies" - 3:26
4. "When it Rains it Pours" (i-tunes bonus track)