Stain
[Epic]
Album number three—and first with bassist Doug Wimbush—was thisclose to being the band’s last, seeing as they broke up after its tour. They managed to reunite a decade later, with a new album,
but this one was out of print for yet another decade over some legal wrangling. Basically, it’s not been smooth sailing for a record that was darker, harder and more intense than their previous output, and the object of quite a few negative reviews along the way.
A challenging listen indeed, but a rewarding one depending on your frame of mind and willingness to experience both the album and the band in a new light.
Released March 2, 1993.
