The album garnered enough critical attention and radio play to merit a Canadian tour. In 1984, the group released a follow-up album in Canada ("Katrina and the Waves 2"), with Leskanich now handling all the lead vocals. Also in 1984, their song "Going Down to Liverpool" was covered by The Bangles, which added to their profile. With the group building a fan base with their recordings and extensive touring, major label interest began to build, and Katrina and the Waves signed an international deal with Capitol Records in 1985.