the group released two eps on the tim label in 1986; these were co-produced by the band with van vugt. mcfarlane opined that they "had toned down somewhat, the band had lost none of its ability to craft unique and compelling songs." by that time, walsh had returned to australia, and been replaced by david mcclymont, previously a member of scottish band orange juice. the moodists' final gig was in london, with the line-up of graney, miller, moore and mcclymont, joined by malcolm ross, like mcclymont also formerly of orange juice, on guitar.