"Press the Eject and Give Me the Tape" is a live album by English rock band Bauhaus. First released in 1982, it showcases the band's diverse musical styles, ranging from punk and goth to dub. This release features a mix of performances from venues in Liverpool and London from 1981 and 1982, respectively.
The album is noted for its raw energy and diversity in styles, capturing Bauhaus's experimental edge and dark atmospheric sound. Members of the band include Peter Murphy on vocals, Daniel Ash on guitar, David J on bass, and Kevin Haskins on drums.
Regarded as an iconic staple in the goth rock genre, the album includes a number of their popular songs such as 'In the Flat Field' and 'Bela Lugosi's Dead'. The album also includes covers of songs by artists such as David Bowie and Velvet Underground.
"Press the Eject and Give Me the Tape" was well received by music critics, with many praising its gritty, captivating energy and the band's emotive, theatrical performances. The live recording atmosphere helped to solidify Bauhaus's reputation as a definitive goth rock act showcasing their raw and unfiltered sound.
