Released in February 1988, Starfish found its way into the mainstream, marking a new worldwide commercial peak for the band. It reached No. 11 in Australia and Top 50 in the US. The album was awarded a gold record in December 1992 by the Recording Industry Association of America. Also released in February, Under the Milky Way (#24 in the US, #22 in Australia) reached Top 30 in Australia, Canadian Top 100 and US Hot 100 – it peaked at No. 2 on Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks. The track was written by Kilbey and then-girlfriend Karin Jansson (ex-Pink Champagne). The warmth of the melancholic melody shone through on the 12-string-based progression, accented by light keyboards and minimalist electric guitar. Kilbeys baritone vocal, Wish I knew what you were looking for, might have known what you would find made the chorus distinctive, providing an abstract, but striking emotional centrepiece. A near-five minute video received airtime on music television programs. Under the Milky Way won an ARIA Award in 1989 for Single of the Year. In 2008, readers of The Australian voted it the best Australian song for the last 20 years, in response Kilbey said, its not really about anything at all. I just wanted to create an atmosphere and I didnt even put a lot of thought into that. History has given it something that it never really had. Fifth track of the fan favorite album Starfish in 1988. https://youtube/watch?v=EmgYiUBJRfg
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