"Kick in the Eye" is a song by English gothic rock band Bauhaus. It was released in 1981 as one of two singles released along their second studio album, Mask (1981) and was released the following year as an EP titled Kick in the Eye (Searching for Satori E.P.).
| "Kick in the Eye" | ||||
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| Single by Bauhaus | ||||
| from the album Mask | ||||
| Released | March 1981 | |||
| Label | Beggars Banquet | |||
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| Kick in the Eye (Searching for Satori E.P.) | ||||
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| EP by | ||||
| Released | February 1982 | |||
| Length | 9:23 (7") 12:15 (12") 13:17 (12" MP) | |||
| Label | Beggars Banquet | |||
| Producer | Bauhaus | |||
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Release edit
"Kick in the Eye" was released on 27 March 1981 as a single from the band's second studio album, Mask (1981). It reached number 59 in the UK Singles Chart.[1]
"Kick in the Eye" was rereleased in February 1982 in EP form, titled Kick in the Eye (Searching for Satori E.P.). This version contains an audibly different mix, where the guitar is significantly louder. The EP reached number 45 in the same chart.[2]
Track listing edit
All tracks written by Bauhaus.
- 7" single
- "Kick in the Eye"
- "Satori"
Kick in the Eye (Searching for Satori E.P.) edit
- 7"
- "Kick in the Eye (Searching for Satori)" – 3:31
- "Harry" – 2:39
- "Earwax" – 3:13
- 12"
- "Kick in the Eye (Searching for Satori)" – 3:31
- "In Fear of Dub" – 2:52
- "Harry" – 2:39
- "Earwax" – 3:13
Note: A rare misprint of the 12" exists, including "Poison Pen" instead of "In Fear Of Dub".[3] This rare 12" is only identifiable via listening, as the sleeve and vinyl are identical to the normal version.
Personnel edit
- Bauhaus
- David J – bass guitar, backing vocals, production
- Kevin Haskins – drums, percussion, production
- Daniel Ash – guitar, backing vocals, production
- Peter Murphy – lead vocals, production
References edit
- ^ "Official Charts Company". Official Charts. Retrieved 20 February 2015.
- ^ Roberts, David, ed. (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). HIT Entertainment. p. 45. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ "Bauhaus – Kick in the Eye (Searching for Satori E.P.) (1982, Vinyl)".
External links edit
- "Kick in the Eye" at Discogs (list of releases)
- Kick in the Eye (Searching for Satori E.P.) at Discogs (list of releases)