The Gun Club’s Fire of Love is raw and visceral, a unique blend of the ferocity of punk rock with a distinctive Southern gothic blues rock edge. Released in 1981 off the heels of the punk rock explosion in the UK, Fire of Love captures the chaotic spirit of the early 80s punk scene but adds a layer of dark, haunted blues that feels uniquely their own. Led by the charismatic Jeffrey Lee Pierce, the pairs a gritty cocktail of jangly guitars, relentless rhythms, and gravelly vocals which never stray far from what appears to their first love– the heartache of classic American folk music.
Standout Songs: “Sex Beat”, “She’s Like Heroin To Me”, “Preaching The Blues”
