Bearing much more resembalance to the similiaity gripping, dark early work of bands like Cocteau Twins and The Cure than to the later fusions of music that would come too characterize the duo's sound, the debut is a striking, dour landmark in early-80's atmospherics.
If 4AD's mid-eighties era is summarised anywhere, it's here. This compilation offers many exclusive selections from the period : amongst others, you get tribal intensity from Dead Can Dance, fractured pop from Throwing Muses, dreamlike moods from Cocteau Twins, and pop art from The Wolfgang Press.
With its two sides split between Perry and Gerrard 's vocal efforts, this album serves as both a display for the ever more ambitious band and a chance for the two to individually demonstrate their awesome talents.
