Only Theatre of Pain

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Only Theatre of Pain
Studio album by Christian Death
Released	1982
Recorded	1982
Genre	Deathrock Gothic Rock
Label	Frontier Records
Producer	Tom Wilson and Christian Death
Professional reviews
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Christian Death chronology
Deathwish EP (1981) Only Theatre Of Pain (1982) Catastrophe Ballet (1984)

Only Theatre of Pain was Christian Death's debut full-length album. Originally released by Frontier Records in 1982, this album is considered the harbringer of deathrock and American goth rock. It should be noted that all tracks after "Prayer" (on the later published CD version only) actually comprise the earlier EP, "Deathwish".

[edit] Track listing

1. "Cavity - First Communion"
2. "Figurative Theatre"
3. "Burnt Offerings"
4. "Mysterium Iniquitatis"
5. "Dream For Mother"
6. "Stairs - Uncertain Journey"
7. "Spiritual Cramp"
8. "Romeo's Distress"
9. "Resurrection - Sixth Communion"
10. "Prayer"

[edit] CD version only

11. "Deathwish"
12. "Romeo's Distress" (Demo)
13. "Dogs"
14. "Desperate Hell"
15. "Spiritual Cramp" (Demo)
16. "Cavity" (Demo)

[edit] Credits

• Rozz Williams - vocals
• Eva O - backup vocals
• James McGearty - bass
• Rikk Agnew - guitar
• George Belanger - drums