"Sex and Drugs and Jesus Christ" is the sixth album by the American deathrock band Christian Death, released on October 18, 1988. The album is notable not just for its music but also for its provocative cover art, which has sparked significant controversy.
The cover artwork features a striking and controversial image of Jesus Christ depicted with a self-made tourniquet, injecting heroin. This imagery has drawn strong reactions, including show cancellations in cities like Boston due to its provocative nature. The artwork faced censorship in prominent music publications such as NME and Melody Maker, with NME giving the album a scathing 1 out of 10 rating, accompanied by a remark suggesting divine retribution.
Released on October 18, 1988, Sex and Drugs and Jesus Christ is considered Christian Death's highest-selling album from the 1980s. Its mix of dark themes, avant-garde sound, and the contentious imagery contributed to its lasting impact within the deathrock genre and beyond, solidifying the band's reputation for pushing boundaries both musically and visually.
