Sex Gang Children - Into The Abyss 7''

"Into The Abyss" by Sex Gang Children, released as a 7-inch single, is a cornerstone of early 1980s post-punk and gothic rock, often praised for its dark atmosphere, frantic energy, and Andi Sex Gang's unique, dramatic vocals. As a key track from their 1983 album Song and Legend, it features driving, percussive elements, with some, like producer Tony James, noting the echoing, "catacomb sheen" of the production. The song is frequently described as dark, haunting, and a prime example of the "positive punk" or early Goth scene. It features a, to quote Trouser Press, “tom-tom mantra” and “shifting shadow” guitar work. As part of the Song and Legend era, it is considered a seminal track by a "pioneering British band". Often grouped with other, to quote ukdecay-heritage, "powerful" tracks of the era, "Into The Abyss" is remembered as a standout moment for the band. 

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