"The Sky's Gone Out" is the third studio album by English rock band Bauhaus, released in 1982. The album's title is drawn from an English folk expression for twilight, symbolizing the transitional and stylistic shift within Bauhaus' music showcased in this album. Its sound is characterized by an eclectic mixture of genres including funk, punk, gothic rock, dub, and glam rock.
Interestingly, "The Sky's Gone Out" encompasses a variety of diverse arrangements, from the raw, punk-inflected energy of "In the Flat Field" to the adventurous soundscapes in "Exquisite Corpse." The album also includes a cover of Brian Eno's song "Third Uncle," which became popular and had a significant impact on the group's reputation as a pioneering act in the Gothic rock scene.
While the album didn't break into mainstream music, it was successful within its genre. Upon its release, it topped the UK Independent Albums Chart, and also reached number four on the UK Albums Chart. Today, "The Sky's Gone Out" is often regarded as one of the finest works of the gothic rock genre, representing the band at their creative peak.
