Balaam and the Angel

The Profile

Scottish-born band formed by the Morris brothers, emerging in the mid-1980s goth/post-punk scene, later tilting toward hard rock. Signed to Virgin, they released The Greatest Story Ever Told (1986) and the harder-edged Live Free or Die (1988).

Formed by brothers Mark, Jim, and Des Morris; Scottish-born. Signed to Virgin Records, which released The Greatest Story Ever Told in 1986. Toured with The Mission, Kiss, and The Cult. Known within the goth scene but also shifted toward hard rock with Live Free or Die (1988). The single I'll Show You Something Special is associated with the film Planes, Trains and Automobiles.

Scottish-born Balaam and the Angel emerged in the mid-80s goth/post-punk wave, signed to Virgin and released The Greatest Story Ever Told (1986). They later leaned into hard rock with Live Free or Die, featuring the single I'll Show You Something Special. The band toured with The Mission, Kiss, and The Cult. Our single review is warmly positive.