Burnin' the Ice

Hit Thing returns with another reissue to shock the senses. The lost album "Burnin' The Ice" by the Berlin band Die Haut, which featured Nick Cave as guest singer. Furiously sought after by Cave collectors (the lyrics were printed as classics among Cave's archives), these recordings were scarcely available. Originally released in Germany and England only on 12" vinyl in 1983, "Burnin' The Ice" quickly vanished into collector land. Furthermore, this digitally remastered edition marks its first print in any digital format. It documents a crucial moment in Cave's career, as it was recorded in 1982 during the short period after he disbanded The Birthday Party and before he formed the first line-up of The Bad Seeds in Berlin. It also documents the initial explosion of this unusual Berlin band, which went on to produce albums with internationally renowned guest singers for nearly twenty years. Perhaps the most surprising aspect of this reissue is the sophisticated approach in packaging. The CD comes in a gorgeous high-gloss double Digi-Pak with an elaborately detailed 24-page historical booklet. The original artwork remains in all its bizarre glory. The booklet contains unpublished black & white photography of both Cave and Die Haut, all from this era. Together with a biographical text, it paints a unique portrait of the artistic atmosphere of early 1980s Berlin. There is also a limited edition, containing a bonus DVD, featuring live footage of Die Haut's first tour with The Birthday Party in 1982. An inspiring historical document driven by a group of remarkably inspired young men. An absolute must for any Nick Cave collector or anyone interested in the romantic desire found in a young collective band filled with genuine musical power and innovation.