1979-1983, Vol. 1

by Bauhaus

Overview

If all single-artist compilations were like this, the world would be a much better place -- while lacking liner notes, or even specific references as to what songs come from where, 1979-1983: Vol. 1, drawing mostly from In the Flat Field and Mask, does a frankly smashing job at capturing the many early high points of Bauhaus' recording career. No real obscurities appear -- singles tracks like "Dark Entries" and "Terror Couple Kill Colonel" had been available on EP and would soon be reissued with the Field CD -- while the version of "Bela Lugosi's Dead" in fact is the live take from the Press the Eject album. As an overview, though, it's just flat-out great, covering many of the band's different facets, from aggressive thrash ("Double Dare," "In the Flat Field," "Hair of the Dog") to mysterious, arty shades ("A God in an Alcove," "Spy in the Cab," "Mask") and more. While one could argue over including other worthwhile tracks -- the nutty humor of "Of Lillies and Remains" would have demonstrated the band's reach even more -- 1979-1983: Vol. 1 remains as near perfect a starting place for a neophyte listener as any. ~ Ned Raggett

Product Details

Release Date:	10/25/1994
Label:	Beggars Banquet / Beggars Uk/Ada
UPC:	0607618006426

Tracks

1. Double Dare
2. In the Flat Field
3. Dark Entries
4. Stigmata Martyr
5. Bela Lugosi's Dead
6. A God in an Alcove
7. Telegram Sam
8. St. Vitus Dance
9. Spy in the Cab
10. Terror Couple Kill Colonel
11. Dancing
12. Hair of the Dog
13. The Passion of Lovers
14. Mask

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Bauhaus   Primary Artist
David J   Bass,Vocals
Daniel Ash   Guitar,Vocals
Kevin Haskins   Drums,Percussion
Peter Murphy   Vocals

Technical Credits

Brian Turrington   Composer
Bauhaus   Composer,Producer
David J   Composer
David Bowie   Composer
Brian Eno   Composer
Marc Bolan   Composer
Daniel Ash   Composer
Kevin Haskins   Composer
Peter Murphy   Composer
David Jay   Composer