The Waking Hour

Peter Murphy and Mick Karn collaborated on this 1984 release to mix elements of art rock and post-punk. The work hinges on the contrast between Karns specific fretless bass techniques and Murphys deep vocal delivery, resulting in a tense, broad output.

This record serves as an experiment from the new wave period. It tracks the movement of the members away from the jagged styles associated with Japan and Bauhaus, shifting instead toward a controlled and introspective environment.