40 years ago (1 July 1985), English instrumental post-punk band, Dif Juz, released third second studio album “Extractions”. It was less ambient than the band's previous works while retaining the same "moody" tone. It included additions like saxophone, unconventional percussion, and increased studio experimentation.
AllMusic called it "a gripping, involving instrumental masterpiece" and praised Guthrie's "echo-laden" production. Trouser Press, on the other hand, wrote: "As an instrumental band, Dif Juz must be vigilant not to fall into the nice-sound-few-ideas trap. They get by on Extractions, but just barely." Long Live Vinyl credited the album with expanding on the era's dream pop sound.