The Dublin-born artist moved from post-punk spectacle to atmospheric solo work like 'Angel'.
If you're new to his work, start with 'Angel' for the atmospheric side, then try 'Mr Pussy' for something completely different. They bookend what he does.
Friday's 1989 song 'Angel' became his most recognizable track, but his catalog runs deeper with songs like 'Wig Wan Bam' and 'King Of Trash' that show his range. His androgynous appearance and queer identity sparked conversations about gender and expression long before it was common in music. He's one of those artists who created a space that didn't quite exist before he showed up.
He started as a founding member of Dublin's post-punk band The Virgin Prunes, known for provocative performances. After that band ended, he went solo, releasing Each Man Kills the Thing He Loves in 1989. The shift from collective spectacle to more personal, atmospheric work is clear in his song titles alone.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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