Still, it's about the only thing that can be said upon listening to Christian Death's debut, Only Theatre of Pain, released in 1982 and influencing more bands that can be counted since then. The member who got the most attention was, unsurprisingly, singer Rozz Williams, but guitarist Rikk Agnew is the secret weapon that makes this album so good
Lesen Sie Rezensionen und informieren Sie sich über beteiligte Personen. Vervollständigen Sie Ihre Christian Death-Sammlung. Like all things California it takes itself way too seriously, referencing Living Theatre, Artaud and the almost obligatory Satanism, but this stuff rocks and still sounds punky and fresh after more than 30 years. And Ross is of course THE Christian Death singer of choice. Best Gothic album ever. And with First and Last and Always as competition that's saying something.
i-am-an-architect Christian Death's début, pioneering death rock with dark, gloomy post-punk, stellar bass work and shrieking guitars. purchased yellow vinyl). ProvokingDrama I just wanted this more than I wanted the remastered/updated version. or the other way around, actually. I just bought it because of the album title a few years ago . The original version of the album (plus the Deathwish EP). Not to be confused with the remastered version released in 2011.
Somehow, this event, finding pleasure in being frightened, thrives on Christian Death's debut, 'Only Theatre of Pain. Once the eerie church-bells of opening track "Cavity - First Communion" came into my audibility, shivers shot down my spine similar to that of The Exorcist; I was scared, and I didn't know what to expect. As such, the first listen was mundanely disturbing. Another obvious weakness this album painfully exhibits is its generic lyrical skill. Quite often, lack of delivery and originality can play a huge role in the enjoyment one may get out of an album Satan b.
Album Only Theatre of Pain. Spiritual Cramp Lyrics. Incurable disease on the day of rest I'm walking on water in a sea of incest I've got the image of Jesus embedded in my chest I can't leave home without my bullet-proof vest Killing myself for the perfect honeymoon Fighting with scorpions tied 'round my neck I hear the pitter-patter of a killer on the loose Children. use their fingers instead of words . Written By Rozz Williams. Release Date March 24, 1982. Only Theatre of Pain Christian Death.
Catastrophe Ballet is the second studio album by American rock band Christian Death. It was released in 1984, through record label Contempo. Besides founder Rozz Williams, the lineup on the album is completely different from the band's debut, Only Theatre of Pain, and is the first record to feature future band leader Valor Kand. Catastrophe Ballet, featured a change in Williams' vocal delivery
Tracklist Hide Credits
Only Theatre Of Pain | ||
1 | Cavity - First CommunionWritten-By – Rikk*, Rozz* |
4:06 |
2 | Figurative TheatreWritten-By – Rozz* |
2:42 |
3 | Burnt OfferingsWritten-By – Rikk*, Rozz* |
3:45 |
4 | Mysterium IniquitatisWritten-By – Rikk*, Rozz* |
2:45 |
5 | Dream For MotherWritten-By – James*, Rikk*, Rozz* |
3:22 |
6 | Stairs - Uncertain JourneyWritten-By – James*, Rozz* |
3:06 |
7 | Spiritual CrampWritten-By – Rozz* |
2:56 |
8 | Romeo's DistressWritten-By – Rikk*, Rozz* |
3:15 |
9 | Resurrection - Sixth CommunionWritten-By – Rikk*, Rozz* |
3:46 |
10 | PrayerWritten-By – Rikk*, Rozz* |
2:39 |
Deathwish | ||
11 | DeathwishWritten-By – C. Death* |
2:11 |
12 | Romeo's DistressWritten-By – Rikk*, Rozz* |
3:20 |
13 | DogsWritten-By – C. Death* |
2:52 |
14 | Desperate HellWritten-By – James*, Rozz* |
4:22 |
15 | Spiritual CrampWritten-By – Rozz* |
3:18 |
16 | CavityWritten-By – Rikk*, Rozz* |
3:45 |
Companies, etc.
- Distributed By – The REP Company
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Frontier Records
- Pressed By – Disque Americ
- Copyright (c) – Frontier Records
- Published By – American Lesion Music
- Published By – Artshow Noises
Credits
- Artwork [Cover Concept & Drawings] – Rozz Williams
- Backing Vocals – Eva*, Ron*
- Bass – James McGearty
- Drums – George Belanger
- Guitar – Rikk Agnew
- Other [Additional Embalming] – D. Z.
- Photography By – Ed Colver
- Producer – Thom Wilson
- Vocals – Rozz Williams
Notes
This reissue includes the LP "Only Theatre Of Pain" and the mini-LP "Deathwish" as bonus.01866 31007 2 (on label)
31007-2 (on back cover)
℗ & © 1982 Frontier Records - P.O. Box 22 - Sun Valley - CA 91353 - All Rights Reserved
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 0 1866-31007-2 2
- Matrix / Runout: DISQUE AMERIC 045U3<910>346032
- Rights Society: BMI
Other versions
Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FLP 1007 | Christian Death | Only Theatre Of Pain (LP, Album) | Frontier Records | FLP 1007 | US | 1982 |
3512825 | Christian Death | Only Theatre Of Pain (LP, Album, Promo) | Vap | 3512825 | Japan | 1984 |
31007-1 | Christian Death | Only Theater Of Pain (LP, Album, RE, RM) | Frontier Records | 31007-1 | US | 2017 |
FLP-1007 | Christian Death | Only Theatre Of Pain (LP, Album, Ltd, RP, Yel) | Frontier Records | FLP-1007 | US | 2010 |
FLP 1007 | Christian Death | Only Theatre Of Pain (LP, Album, TP) | Frontier Records | FLP 1007 | US | Unknown |
Tracklist
1 | Cavity - First Communion | 4:06 |
2 | Figurative Theatre | 2:42 |
3 | Burnt Offerings | 3:45 |
4 | Mysterium Iniquitatis | 2:45 |
5 | Dream For Mother | 3:22 |
6 | Stairs - Uncertain Journey | 3:06 |
7 | Spiritual Cramp | 2:56 |
8 | Romeo's Distress | 3:15 |
9 | Resurrection - Sixth Communion | 3:46 |
10 | Prayer | 2:39 |
11 | Deathwish | 2:11 |
12 | Romeo's Distress | 3:20 |
13 | Dogs | 2:52 |
14 | Desperate Hell | 4:22 |
15 | Spiritual Cramp | 3:18 |
16 | Cavity | 3:45 |
Credits
- Bass – James McGearty
- Drums – George Belanger
- Guitar – Rikk Agnew
- Producer – Thom Wilson
- Vocals – Rozz Williams
Notes
This reissue includes the LP "Only Theatre Of Pain" and the mini-LP "Deathwish".It come with a three folded lyrics insert.
(P) & (C) 1982 Frontier Records
Made in Canada
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 01866-31007-20
Other versions
Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FLP 1007 | Christian Death | Only Theatre Of Pain (LP, Album) | Frontier Records | FLP 1007 | US | 1982 |
3512825 | Christian Death | Only Theatre Of Pain (LP, Album, Promo) | Vap | 3512825 | Japan | 1984 |
31007-1 | Christian Death | Only Theater Of Pain (LP, Album, RE, RM) | Frontier Records | 31007-1 | US | 2017 |
FLP-1007 | Christian Death | Only Theatre Of Pain (LP, Album, Ltd, RP, Yel) | Frontier Records | FLP-1007 | US | 2010 |
FLP 1007 | Christian Death | Only Theatre Of Pain (LP, Album, TP) | Frontier Records | FLP 1007 | US | Unknown |
Tracklist Hide Credits
1 | Cavity - First CommunionWritten By – Rozz, Rikk |
4:06 |
2 | Figurative TheatreWritten By – Rozz |
2:41 |
3 | Burnt OfferingsWritten By – Rozz, Rikk |
3:43 |
4 | Mysterium IniquitatisWritten By – Rozz, Rikk |
2:46 |
5 | Dream For MotherWritten By – Rozz, Rikk, James |
3:23 |
6 | Stairs - Uncertain JourneyWritten By – Rozz, James |
3:05 |
7 | Spiritual CrampWritten By – Rozz |
2:55 |
8 | Romeo's DistressWritten By – Rozz, Rikk |
3:15 |
9 | Resurrection - Sixth CommunionWritten By – Rozz, Rikk |
3:45 |
10 | PrayerWritten By – Rozz, Rikk |
2:41 |
11 | DeathwishWritten By – C. Death |
2:13 |
12 | Romeo's DistressWritten By – Rozz, Rikk |
3:22 |
13 | DogsWritten By – C. Death |
2:53 |
14 | Desperate HellWritten By – Rozz, James |
4:23 |
15 | Spiritual CrampWritten By – Rozz |
3:22 |
16 | CavityWritten By – Rozz, Rick |
3:45 |
Companies, etc.
- Manufactured By – Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.
- Record Company – Epic/Sony Records
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Frontier Records
- Copyright (c) – Frontier Records
Credits
- Artwork By [Cover Concept & Drawings] – Rozz Williams
- Backing Vocals – Eva O, Ron Athey
- Bass – James McGearty
- Drums – George Belanger
- Guitar – Rikk Agnew
- Other [Additional Embalming] – D.Z.
- Photography – Ed Colver
- Producer – Thom Wilson
- Vocals – Rozz Williams
Notes
(P) 1982 Frontier Records (C) 1997 Frontier Records. Manufactured by Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.There is an Epitaph logo and on the spine it says: EPITAPH/SONY RECORDS ESCA 6744
This reissue includes the Only Theatre Of Pain, originally released by Frontier Records in 1982, and the Deathwish mini-LP, originally released in 1984 by L'Invitation au Suicide in France. Only Theatre Of Pain recorded in 1982, tracks from Deathwish recorded in 1981 at Orange County Studios.
The CD comes with a three folded lyrics insert black text on white background inside and black text on yellow background on the outside. The cover is yellow on black (while US editions were gold on black).
Other versions
Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FLP 1007 | Christian Death | Only Theatre Of Pain (LP, Album) | Frontier Records | FLP 1007 | US | 1982 |
3512825 | Christian Death | Only Theatre Of Pain (LP, Album, Promo) | Vap | 3512825 | Japan | 1984 |
31007-1 | Christian Death | Only Theater Of Pain (LP, Album, RE, RM) | Frontier Records | 31007-1 | US | 2017 |
FLP-1007 | Christian Death | Only Theatre Of Pain (LP, Album, Ltd, RP, Yel) | Frontier Records | FLP-1007 | US | 2010 |
FLP 1007 | Christian Death | Only Theatre Of Pain (LP, Album, TP) | Frontier Records | FLP 1007 | US | Unknown |