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Rest in Peace: The Final Concert

Bauhaus · 1992

97 min · 23 tracks · punk rock

A haunting blend of gothic rock and punk energy, echoing the band's dynamic stage presence in their final performance.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Bela Lugosi’s Dead — This iconic track serves as both an anthem for the goth movement and a crowning moment of the concert, encapsulating Bauhaus's darkly theatrical style.
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    She’s in Parties — The song's driving beat and surreal lyrics exemplify Bauhaus's ability to blend art rock with punk sensibilities, making it a fan favorite.
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    Dark Entries — With its infectious rhythm and provocative themes, this track highlights the band’s early post-punk sound while showcasing their energetic live performance.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

This live album captures Bauhaus's raw energy but lacks the tight cohesion of a studio release.

What we noticed

  • The album features a continuous flow of tracks with minimal pauses between songs, creating an immersive live experience.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • haunting atmosphere for introspection
  • engaging late-night exploration
  • theatrical energy for live settings
  • cathartic release through intensity

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1992, Rest in Peace: The Final Concert captures Bauhaus at the end of their influential run, following their dissolution in 1983 and a brief reunion. This live album showcases their enduring legacy, highlighting tracks from their seminal catalog and marking a definitive farewell to their fans.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 (Introduction) Satori 4:36
  • 2 Burning From the Inside 7:09
  • 3 In Fear of Fear 3:21
  • 4 Terror Couple Kill Colonel 3:45
  • 5 The Spy in the Cab 4:46
  • 6 Kingdom’s Coming 3:35
  • 7 She’s in Parties 4:15
  • 8 Antonin Artaud 3:41
  • 9 King Volcano 2:51
  • 10 The Passion of Lovers 3:31
  • 11 Slice of Life 3:42
  • 12 In Heaven 3:01
  • 13 Dancing 2:54
  • 14 Hollow Hills 5:27
  • 15 Stigmata Martyr 3:40
  • 16 Kick in the Eye 3:21
  • 17 Dark Entries 4:34

Disc 2

  • 1 Double Dare 4:58
  • 2 In the Flat Field 4:20
  • 3 Boys 2:41
  • 4 God in an Alcove 4:04
  • 5 Hair of the Dog 2:53
  • 6 Bela Lugosi’s Dead 9:46

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