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The First Flower

Play Dead · 1983

68 min · 16 tracks · post-punk

Gothic textures intertwine with haunting melodies, creating an atmospheric soundscape that resonates with the post-punk ethos.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The Tenant — This track embodies the album's haunting atmosphere, featuring evocative lyrics about isolation that resonate deeply within the gothic rock genre.
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    Sin of Sins — With its brooding instrumentation and introspective lyrics, this song showcases the band's ability to balance darkness with melodic beauty, making it a standout piece.
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    Don't Leave Without Me — This track juxtaposes urgency and melancholy, representing the emotional core of the album while highlighting Play Dead's lyrical depth and musical complexity.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Time 4:06
  • 2 The Tenant 5:37
  • 3 Propaganda 3:10
  • 4 Sin of Sins 5:27
  • 5 In Silence 3:46
  • 6 Don't Leave Without Me 4:22
  • 7 Shine 3:39
  • 8 Gaze 4:30
  • 9 Promise 3:54
  • 10 Propaganda (mix) 3:02
  • 11 Propaganda (1984 mix) 4:03
  • 12 Sin of Sins (1984 mix) 6:05
  • 13 Poison Takes a Hold 4:23
  • 14 Introduction 4:28
  • 15 T.V. Eye 4:03
  • 16 Final Epitaph 4:10

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