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Theatre of Hate

Musical Group

English post-punk/new wave band led by Kirk Brandon, best known for the album Westworld.

Formed by Kirk Brandon; associated with the early 1980s post-punk/new wave scene. Debut studio album Westworld (1982) is often cited as their key record. Their sound mixes twilight, melancholic tones, occasional pop elements and saxophone; reviewers compare them to Bauhaus and UK Decay. Lyrics and stance in reviews reference protest against Thatcher-era policies.

Two DeBaser reviews praise Theatre of Hate's 1982-era sound: dark, post-punk with a measured pop touch and notable saxophone. Reviewers highlight the album Westworld and tracks like "Conquistador" and "The Klan". The band is placed alongside peers such as Bauhaus and UK Decay.

For:Fans of post-punk/new wave, 1980s alternative rock, and dark, sax-infused textures.

 "Westworld", coincidentally, was the first and last studio album released by Theatre Of Hate, but, despite the decades that have passed, the album sounds sufficiently fresh.

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 An interesting yet little-known band is Theatre Of Hate, an 80s group that fits into that new wave trend.

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