First And Last And Always

Andrew Eldritch leads this 1985 release with his distinct baritone vocals. The band creates a cold, precise feeling that leans into dance music despite the bleak nature of the compositions.

Internal tension during the recording process helped shape a claustrophobic mood common in the underground circuit of that era. The project relies on Doktor Avalanche, a drum machine that supplies a steady rhythm underneath layers of echoing guitar work.