Sleeve M; Vinyl M. The Colour of Spring is Talk Talk’s third studio album, released on 17 February 1986. This album marked a significant shift in the band's musical direction, moving away from their earlier synth-pop sound towards a more organic and experimental approach. Incorporating elements of jazz, art pop, and progressive pop, the album features rich instrumentation, including piano, organ, and acoustic guitar, and showcases the band's evolving artistry. Notable tracks include "Life's What You Make It" and "Living in Another World," which contributed to the album's commercial success, reaching No. 8 on the UK Albums Chart and remaining there for 21 weeks.