The Sky's Gone Out

Release Date: December 9, 2022

Bauhaus released The Sky's Gone Out in 1982, delivering their darkest and most atmospheric collection of gothic rock anthems. The album captures the band at their most theatrical, weaving together Peter Murphy's dramatic vocals, Daniel Ash's angular guitar work, and David J's driving basslines into songs that feel like soundtracks to midnight rituals.

Standout Tracks

• Ziggy Stardust: Their haunting cover of Bowie's glam classic, reimagined as a slow-burning gothic dirge
• She's in Parties: A hypnotic centerpiece built around a relentless drum machine and Murphy's most seductive vocal performance
• Burning from the Inside: The album's most accessible moment, featuring David J on lead vocals over a driving post-punk rhythm

Mood: dark, theatrical, nocturnal, brooding