40 years of Bauhaus! Peter Murphy & co.s' In The Flat Field, considered by many to be the first full-length goth record, was originally recorded in 1980 after the band had wrapped up a 30 date tour. The resulting album feels like it is going to explode out of the speakers at any moment. An incessant beat pounds throughout the record creating the feeling of pent-up energy as Murphy's vocals climb ever higher. They delve deep into the dark side of the human psyche, bringing to mind unsettling images of death and decay. This 2018 pressing on bronze colored vinyl celebrates the band's 40th anniversary and all 9 tracks have been remastered in HD from analog tape. Includes printed inner sleeve with full album lyrics, recommended.

• bronze colored vinyl
• remastered in HD from analog tape
• printed inner sleeve
• limited edition
• music label: 4AD 2018

reviewed by aye liner 06/2016