45 Grave – Only The Good Die Young – Cassette

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45 Grave – Only The Good Die Young – Cassette

Only the Good Die Young is an album by the American deathrock band 45 Grave, released in 1989. 45 Grave is one of the pioneering bands of the deathrock genre, which blends elements of punk rock with gothic rock, creating a dark, macabre aesthetic both in their music and image. The album features a collection of tracks that exemplify the band’s signature sound, characterized by haunting melodies, aggressive punk energy, and horror-themed lyrics.

45 Grave was a Los Angeles-based death-rock band whose macabre, morose and sometimes amusing music helped to get the goth-rock genre off to its shambling life. In 1985, after gaining a fair deal of attention via gloom-ridden gigs and several depressing releases, the band split up, with Paul B. Cutler and Dinah Cancer (real name Mary Sims) going on to other projects, including Dream Syndicate, while drummer Don Bolles and bassist Rob Graves formed Silver Chalice with guitarist Geza X. In 1988, a sporadic series of reunion gigs led to a new live album in Only The Good Die Young and a somewhat revitalized career for the band, which came to a second and more final end with the overdose death of Graves in 1991. Don Bolles currently leads Celebrity Skin, while Sims is a member of Penis Flytrap.

Tracklist and Themes

Evil – (2:55) A track that captures the band’s dark and aggressive style, with lyrics that explore themes of malevolence and the supernatural.
Mad Love – (3:10) A track that blends punk energy with a dark romanticism, exploring themes of doomed relationships and unrequited love.
Fucked by the Devil – (3:50) A provocative and confrontational song, typical of the band’s blend of shock value and dark humor.

Only the Good Die Young is deeply rooted in the deathrock genre, with its dark, gothic themes, combined with the raw energy of punk rock. Lyrically, the album explores themes of death, the supernatural, and horror, which are central to the band’s identity. Despite the gothic overtones, the album maintains a strong punk influence, with fast tempos, aggressive guitars, and a rebellious attitude. The album also includes more melodic elements, with haunting vocals and eerie atmospheres that are characteristic of gothic rock.

Only the Good Die Young is a favorite among fans of 45 Grave and the deathrock genre, appreciated for its blend of punk aggression and gothic atmospheres. While 45 Grave was more of an underground band, the album received positive reviews for its ability to capture the dark, rebellious spirit of deathrock. The album, like much of 45 Grave’s work, has influenced later bands in the deathrock and gothic rock scenes, particularly in how it blends horror-themed lyrics with punk energy.

Only the Good Die Young is part of the legacy of 45 Grave as one of the pioneering bands in the deathrock genre, helping to define its sound and aesthetic. The album remains influential in the gothic and punk scenes, inspiring newer generations of bands that explore similar themes of darkness, horror, and rebellion. For fans of deathrock and gothic punk, Only the Good Die Young remains a classic album that captures the essence of the genre.

Only the Good Die Young by 45 Grave is a quintessential deathrock album that blends gothic atmospheres with punk energy, showcasing the band’s dark, macabre style. With its horror-themed lyrics, aggressive sound, and gothic overtones, the album stands as a significant release in the deathrock genre, continuing to influence and resonate with fans of dark, rebellious music.

Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic seal but promo cut in spine

Restless Records 1989

Track Listing
Insurance From God
Take 5
Mad love
my type
dream hits
consumers
sheila
sorceress
death march
journeys end
Fucked by the devil
evil
party time
black cross
wax
akira raideen