Acoustic Guitar Sessions Presents Translator

Back in the 1980s, Translator was at the forefront of San Francisco's robust post-punk and new wave scene, and a marquee member of Howie Klein's 415 Records. Though the band called it quits in the summer of 1986, they've periodically reunited over the years, much to the delight of their hardcore cadre of fans. Translator got together again this spring in honor of the release of Sometimes People Forget (Omnivore), a stellar 22-song collection of studio demos recorded from 1975-1985. AG welcomed them into our studios for an acoustic set featuring three of their most beloved tracks: "Everywhere," "Evening of the Harvest," and "O Lazarus." We also chatted with Steve Barton and Bob Darlington about the band's genesis, its tenure on 415 Records, its steadfast rejection of synthesizers, and much more.

[donraider]

Wish I could "like" this a thousand I have NEVER forgot!

[orionH]

This band gave me so many cherished memories with their music.  It's comforting to know they're still around.  Sometimes you really can go back in time.

[TJGornik]

These guys were just toooo good to just hang it up or fade away. glad they're back. Top 10 Underrated bands of all time! And there's no time like

[SteveGuion]

One of the greatest bands of all time!!!

[jeorges]

Such great talents, Im lost for words how to describe how good these guys are.

[irasparer]

Yes I remember san francisco in the 80s. Glad youtube found this for me.

[tubatalabal]

This was great. It's great to get to hear Bob and Steve talk, after listening to the records all these years.

[kwahyaj]

I'll never forget their show in '86 @ Berkeley Square, just killed it all night, then at the end, they announced, that's all folks, we're disbanding, the crowd was in shock as we wandered out into the night!

[hudentdw]

These guys still have it I wonder why they didn't make it big because the music is amazing!

[MareShoop]

All great guys, got to know them a bit when they played in Phoenix :)

[hooskerdu]

Hadn't heard this song in ages, and this is a lovely version. If you are touring, check out the Waiting Room or the Slowdown in Omaha for a great venue to play. We would love to have you visit us in Nebraska.

[caribman]

It sounds strange now, but back when we actually PAID FOR MUSIC, we used to hope bands became popular because we thought they had something to say. That's why we BOUGHT THEIR RECORDS, to help them spread their message and music. Not like now when everyone merely steals the artists' work with impunity.