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Electric was released on Sire Records. It was the follow-up to 1985’s post-punk / gothic rock hit Love, which produced the hit “She Sells Sanctuary,” as well as the singles “Rain” and “Revolution.” It was the bands breakthrough record, coming on the heels of 1984’s Dreamtime, which had them firmly ensconced in the burgeoning U.K. goth scene. Founding members Billy Duffy (guitar) and Ian Astbury (vocals) both had respectable pedigrees in that scene. Astbury had fronted Southern...

Electric, an album which was actually recorded twice. Electric was the follow-up to 1985’s post-punk/gothic rock triumph  Love, which produced the hit “She Sells Sanctuary,” as well as the singles “Rain” and “Revolution.” It was the bands breakthrough record, coming on the heels of 1984’s Dreamtime, which had them firmly ensconced in the burgeoning U.K. goth scene. Founding members Billy Duffy (guitar) and Ian Astbury (vocals) both had respectable pedigrees in the genre. Astb...