Heaven Up Here (Remastered, + 5 Bonus Tracks) (1981)

"Following their more psychedelia-based debut, the band returned in 1981 with their darkest and perhaps most experimental album. "Heaven Up Here" lacks the signature hooks and melodies that would make the Bunnymen famous, showcasing instead a dirge-like songwriting approach built around the circular rhythms of bassist Les Pattinson and drummer Pete DeFreitas. Ian McCulloch, having found his trademark confidence, sings with soaring abandon and passion throughout the album. Similarly, Will Sergeant's guitar playing, notably freed from verse-chorus structure and pop riffs, is at its angular finest. Sitting comfortably next to the pioneering work of contemporaries like Joy Division/New Order, and early Public Image Ltd. and Cure, this is a rather fine -- and in the end, influential -- example of atmospheric post-punk. The 2004 reissue contains several bonus tracks. Chief among these are live renditons of tracks from the album. They are raw and energetic, showing an exciting rock band in its prime." (Allmusic)

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