Description
Christian Death – Catastrophe Ballet – Cassette
Catastrophe Ballet is an album by the American gothic rock band Christian Death, released in 1984.
Catastrophe Ballet by Christian Death is a significant release in the gothic rock and deathrock genres. The band is known for their dark and theatrical style, characterized by moody atmospheres, ethereal vocals, and themes of death and the macabre.
Catastrophe Ballet finds Christian Death at its early peak, both focused on and committed to the music. The subject matter revolves around the subversive juxtaposition of the religious and the erotic, while the arrangements utilize minor-key metal guitar riffs and eerie synth backings.
The album features a collection of gothic rock tracks that blend elements of post-punk and darkwave. Catastrophe Ballet includes songs like “Awake At The Wall” and “The Fleeing Somnambulist” that capture the band’s gloomy and introspective sound.
This album is celebrated for its contribution to the gothic rock and deathrock movements and its influence on the dark music subculture. Catastrophe Ballet is appreciated for its atmospheric and evocative approach to music and its ability to create a dark and otherworldly sonic landscape.
Nostradamus / Dutch East Records
Track Listing
1. Awake At The Wall
2. Sleepwalk
3. The Drowning
4. The Blue Hour
5. Evening Falls
6. Androgynous Noise Hand Permeates
7. Electra Descending
8. Cervix Couch
9. The Glass House
10. The Fleeing Somnambulist
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