{"title":"Christian Death 'Sex and Drugs and Jesus Christ' @sw@if@list-145167@","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"christian-death-ashes-cd","title":"Christian Death - Ashes - CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCD in Jewel case with 20-page booklet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2009. After the reissue of \"Catastrophe Ballet\", the next step in the re-release of CHRISTIAN DEATH' back catalogue is gothic classic album \"Ashes\" (1985). With \"Ashes\" CHRISTIAN DEATH played again a major role in the development of this subculture and set once more the artistic standards for generations to come. This astonishing achievement was accomplished by the now perfect balance between the two main protagonists of this group. Late singer and band founder Rozz Williams honed his charismatic vocal approach that combined melancholic singing in the vein of LOU REED or DAVID BOWIE with his distinct rhythmical recitative and wailing lament. Guitarist and singer Valor Kand delivered a disturbingly dark and deeply atmospheric songwriting, which to this day raises the hair on the back of the necks of his listeners. “Ashes” continues the Armageddon theme of Valor’s previous band POMPEII 99 and the interest in Dadaism and Surrealism displayed on “Catastrophe Ballet”, while adding an experimental pinch of the truly insane. This is represented within the restored artwork showing photos of early 20th century mental patients as selected by Rozz and compiled and arranged into the first layout by Valor. The singer and guitarist has also diligently restored the original sound, while carefully enhancing its sound by remastering the album with its integrity remaining untouched. As a very special treat the previously unreleased song “Before the Rain” featuring Rozz Williams’ vocals has been added. A legendary work of art can finally be enjoyed in its full glory as it was originally intended!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of SISTERS OF MERCY, COLD CAVE, SIOUXSIE \u0026amp; THE BANSHEES, SOFT MOON, BAUHAUS, DEATH VALLEY HIGH, KAELEN MIKLA.\u003cbr\u003eCover artwork is Francesca and Paolo da Rimini Canto by Gustave Dore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracklist:\u003cbr\u003e01. Ashes\u003cbr\u003e02. Ashes Part 2\u003cbr\u003e03. When I Was Bed\u003cbr\u003e04. Lament\u003cbr\u003e05. Face\u003cbr\u003e06. The Luxury of Tears\u003cbr\u003e07. Before the Rain (Bonus Track)\u003cbr\u003e08. Of the Wound\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Season of Mist - International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53363855458647,"sku":"P-21620-","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/6500\/8471\/files\/Christian-Death-Ashes-CD-21620-1-1323420458.jpg?v=1776788325"},{"product_id":"christian-death-catastrophe-ballet-cd","title":"Christian Death - Catastrophe Ballet - CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCD in Jewel case with 16-page booklet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn every generation there are a few albums that remain as a legacy of their time and grow to become milestones in the evolution of music. \"Catastrophe Ballet\" by CHRISTIAN DEATH is such a landmark.\u003cbr\u003eThis work is regarded as an archetype of the Gothic scene and played an important part in its evolution. As a major influence on the development of a whole subculture it was mainly \"Catastrophe Ballet\", which set many of its musical standards: CHRISTIAN DEATH took a decisive step from their previous gloomy Post-Punk towards a dark romantic sound sometimes even akin to legendary THE DOORS that was categorised as Death Rock, but went beyond with elegant hooklines and hypnotic tribal drumming.\u003cbr\u003eLate singer and band founder Rozz Williams broadened his charismatic vocal approach adding melancholic singing in the vein of LOU REED or DAVID BOWIE to his distinct rhythmical recitative.\u003cbr\u003eThe driving power behind this development was guitarist and singer Valor Kand, who had joined forces with Rozz together with his collaborators Gitane Demone (keyboards and vocals) and David Glass (drums) from POMPEII 99 after working together for some time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eValor contributed some songs that had originally been written for POMPEII 99 as well as continuing their Armageddon theme within CHRISTIAN DEATH now. The bands lyrics shifted from the occult to a more widespread interest, which especially promoted Dadaism and Surrealism as \"Catastrophe Ballet\" is dedicated to French poet and writer André Breton, who was the godfather of the latter artistic movement's theory.\u003cbr\u003eNow, Valor has diligently restored the original sound and artwork, while carefully enhancing its sound by remastering the album with its integrity remaining untouched. As a very special treat the previously unreleased song \"Beneath His Widow\" featuring Rozz Williams' vocals has been added that was recorded during a jam session with Valor from the same period as the making of \"Catastrophe Ballet\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA legendary work of art can finally be enjoyed in its full glory as it was originally intended!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of SISTERS OF MERCY, COLD CAVE, SIOUXSIE \u0026amp; THE BANSHEES, SOFT MOON, BAUHAUS, DEATH VALLEY HIGH, KAELEN MIKLA.\u003cbr\u003eCover Art by Serge Burner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracklist:\u003cbr\u003e01. Beneath his Widow (05:08)\u003cbr\u003e02. Awake At The Wall (03:56)\u003cbr\u003e03. Sleepwalk (05:18)\u003cbr\u003e04. The Drowning (04:06)\u003cbr\u003e05. The Blue Hour (04:56)\u003cbr\u003e06. Evening Falls (03:31)\u003cbr\u003e07. Androginous Noise Hand Permeates (01:16)\u003cbr\u003e08. Electra Descending (04:32)\u003cbr\u003e09. Cervix Couch (04:58)\u003cbr\u003e10. 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Lyrically the record deals with the topic that Valor came to explore and criticise with nearly every following release: religion. The liner notes of the aptly titles 'The Scriptures' declare that this work is \"a translation of world believes by Valor”.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Season of Mist - International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53363856998743,"sku":"P-46259-","price":26.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/6500\/8471\/files\/Christian-Death-The-Scriptures-LP-Gatefold-46259-1-1448372401.jpg?v=1778001107"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.season-of-mist.com\/collections\/list-christian-death-sex-and-drugs-and-jesus-christ.oembed","provider":"Season of Mist - International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}