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Bauhaus 1979–1983

by Bauhaus

Released: November 15, 1985

Post-punk, gothic rock

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The Album

It includes key tracks from their four studio albums: "In the Flat Field" (1980), "Mask" (1981), "The Sky's Gone Out" (1982), and "Burning from the Inside" (1983). As a compilation, "Bauhaus 1979–1983" showcases the band's evolution from their early gothic rock sound characterized by dark, atmospheric tones and Peter Murphy's distinctive vocals, to their more experimental and varied later work. "Bauhaus 1979–1983" (sometimes referred to as simply "1979–1983") is a compilation album by the English post-punk band Bauhaus, originally released in 1985 by Beggars Banquet Records.

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The album serves as a retrospective of Bauhaus'…

The album serves as a retrospective of Bauhaus' career during their initial active period, spanning from their formation in 1979 to their dissolution in 1983.

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In the Flat Field

It includes key tracks from their four studio albums: "In the Flat Field" (1980), "Mask" (1981), "The Sky's Gone Out" (1982), and "Burning from the Inside" (1983).

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The album is a testament to Bauhaus' influence on the post-punk and gothic rock genres, featuring iconic tracks such as "Bela Lugosi's Dead," "She's in Parties," and "Spirit." Released after the band's breakup, "Bauhaus 1979–1983" has become a definitive collection for both longtime fans and newcomers to Bauhaus' music, encapsulating their legacy as pioneers of alternative rock and gothic music.

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"Bauhaus 1979–1983" (sometimes referred to as simply "1979–1983") is a compilation album by the English post-punk band Bauhaus, originally released in 1985 by Beggars Banquet Records.

The album serves as a retrospective of Bauhaus' career during their initial active period, spanning from their formation in 1979 to their dissolution in 1983. It includes key tracks from their four studio albums: "In the Flat Field" (1980), "Mask" (1981), "The Sky's Gone Out" (1982), and "Burning from the Inside" (1983).

As a compilation, "Bauhaus 1979–1983" showcases the band's evolution from their early gothic rock sound characterized by dark, atmospheric tones and Peter Murphy's distinctive vocals, to their more experimental and varied later work. The album is a testament to Bauhaus' influence on the post-punk and gothic rock genres, featuring iconic tracks such as "Bela Lugosi's Dead," "She's in Parties," and "Spirit."

Released after the band's breakup, "Bauhaus 1979–1983" has become a definitive collection for both longtime fans and newcomers to Bauhaus' music, encapsulating their legacy as pioneers of alternative rock and gothic music.