Pete Fender departed early in 1984. Line-up changes were fairly frequent after this period and a 12" EP, "(It's a) Hard Life"/"Young John", was finally released in 1985 that showed a complete change of direction.
Pete Fender's departure from the band in 1984 led to frequent lineup changes, and the release of a 12" EP, "(It's a) Hard Life"/"Young John", in 1985 marked a significant shift in musical direction.