Only Theatre of Pain

Hailed as a masterpiece of it's genre, and considered by many as ground zero for deathrock, 'Only Theatre of Pain' is a seminal work of unholy power and pitch black emotion. Whilst this record may have it's roots in punk - the origins of this true original version of Christian Death took place in Southern California during the early 80's hardcore explosion - it cannot be overstated how important this record was in shaping the subsequent landscape. Emerging like an adrenaline shot into the heart of darkness, this unrestrained and mysterious recording still remains unclassifiable.

1: Cavity - First Communion
2: Figurative Theatre
3: Burnt Offerings
4: Mysterium Iniquitatis
5: Dream for Mother
6: Stairs - Uncertain Journey
7: Spiritual Cramp
8: Romeo's Distress
9: Resurrection - Sixth Communion
10: Prayer
11: Deathwish
12: Romeo's Distress
13: Dogs
14: Desperate Hell
15: Spiritual Cramp
16: Cavity - First Communion
17: Sleepwalk (1982 Demo)
18: Invocation (1982 Demo)
19: Cavity - First Communion
20: Lord's Prayer

Number of Discs: 2

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