Christian Death – ‘Ashes’ CD

After the reissue of ‘Catastrophe Ballet,’ the next step in the re-release of Christian Death’s back catalogue is gothic classic album ‘Ashes’ (1985), and with ‘Ashes,’ Christian Death played a significant role in this subculture’s development again and set the artistic standards for generations to come.

This astonishing achievement was accomplished by the now perfect balance between the two main protagonists of this group. Late singer and band founder Rozz Williams honed his charismatic vocal approach that combined melancholic singing in the vein of Lou Reed or David Bowie with his distinct rhythmical recitative and wailing lament. Guitarist and singer Valor Kand delivered disturbingly dark and deeply atmospheric songwriting, which to this day raises the hair on the back of the necks of his listeners.