Strictly speaking, the second solo record by Tom Petty, although, his backing band is, in fact, The Heartbreakers. Petty decided not to credit it as a Heartbreakers record, as he wanted the freedom to work outside the confines of the band’s sound. The album was produced by Rick Rubin, who managed to give Perry’s vocals less of a “Dylan but in tune” quality, and more of a Californian George Harrison type sound. To be honest, his vocals on this record are amongst my favourite vocal performances on record by him.

Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers’ third album was a real breakthrough for the band and quite possibly my favourite record by them. The album kicks off with ‘Refugee;’ a Stan Lynch drum fill, followed by the sound of Benmont Tench’s massive keyboards and Mike Campbell’s familiar guitar riff. Soft verse, huge chorus and angelic harmonies. This is the sound of The Heartbreakers and despite its frontman’s major presence, this band is so much bigger than Tom Petty.