Balaam & The Angel - The Greatest Story Ever Told
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Vinyl Condition: Very Good+ (VG+)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good (VG)
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Before gothic rock gave way to alternative rock in the late '80s, Balaam and the Angel were already blurring the line between the two.
Released in 1986, The Greatest Story Ever Told introduced the Cann brothers' distinctive blend of gothic rock, post-punk, and hard-edged alternative rock. While the band shared stages with many of the era's dark music heavyweights, their songwriting placed just as much emphasis on memorable hooks and soaring melodies as on atmosphere.
Driving basslines, chiming guitars, and muscular rhythms propel the album forward, balancing gothic mood with an undeniable rock energy. The production captures the band's live intensity without sacrificing clarity, while Mark and Desmond Cann's vocal harmonies add a rich emotional depth that became one of Balaam and the Angel's defining characteristics.
Songs like "New Kind of Love," "Two Into One," and "World of Light" showcase a band capable of pairing anthemic choruses with brooding textures, creating music that feels equally at home in the post-punk underground and the emerging alternative rock landscape.
The Greatest Story Ever Told remains an overlooked gem of the mid-'80s gothic scene. Equal parts dark, melodic, and undeniably catchy, it captures a band whose blend of gothic rock and guitar-driven alternative music continues to reward listeners decades after its original release.
Record Label: Virgin Records
Catalog #: 7 90574-1
Year Released: 1987