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MINISTRY
Ultimate Rarest Trax! 1981-1986 (2xCD)
Cleopatra US
Cat: CLOCD 5095. Rel: 12 Feb 24
Industrial/Noise
| Side 1 - Track 1. She's Got A Cause (live 12/31/1981 - First Show - CD1) |
| Side 1 - Track 2. I'm Falling (live At Misfits Chicago 3/12/82) |
| Side 1 - Track 3. Overkill (live At Misfits Chicago 3/12/82) |
| Side 1 - Track 4. Cold Life (live At Misfits Chicago 3/12/82) |
| Side 1 - Track 5. What He Say (demo) |
| Side 1 - Track 6. Here We Go (demo) |
| Side 1 - Track 7. Say You're Sorry (demo) |
| Side 1 - Track 8. Hardman (live At The LA Palladium 1983) |
| Side 1 - Track 9. Revenge (live At The LA Palladium 1983) |
| Side 1 - Track 10. Anything For You (4-track demo) |
| Side 2 - Track 1. Everyday (Is Halloween) (Dirt mix - CD2: Everyday (Is Halloween) - The Lost mixes) |
| Side 2 - Track 2. Everyday (Is Halloween) (Dirt dub) |
| Side 2 - Track 3. Playground |
| Side 2 - Track 4. I See Red (instrumental version) |
It's fascinating diving into the earliest realms of Ministry, before they were even signed to record their debut synth pop album With Sympathy. Al Jorgensen swore off that first release as a misstep before they become chief architects of industrial metal, and this compilation supports his case when you hear the sound of the band at their first gigs in 1981-1983. It's a lot more confrontational than the polished, arguably brilliant, sound they were encouraged to release as they emerged from the underground. From the electro-punk thrust of 'Falling' to the raw version of 'Cold Life', they feel entirely edgier as a proposition compared to most synth-pop bands of the era. With additional gems like rare mixes of 'Everyday (Is Halloween)', this is an essential compilation for anyone interested in the roots of Ministry.